John (Jack) Francis Just, 89, died peacefully Friday, March 5, 2021, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN. Jack was born September 10, 1931, in Morris, MN, to William and Genevieve (Mullins) Just.  After graduating from Lourdes High School, he served in the Air Force for two years. On August 18, 1952, he married Lois Bennyhoff, his high school sweetheart, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. They owned and operated Just Rite Foods until their retirement in 1993. Jack could be found behind the meat counter and Lois was the bookkeeper and worked at the checkout stand. Just Rite Foods was founded by his parents in 1949.

Jack was a stock car enthusiast and served as the pit crew chief for Mert Williams for many years. He loved going to the races. He was able to attend thousands of races in his lifetime. He will be looking down fondly on his racing friends.

Jack is survived by his children, son, Terry (Leah) Just of Maple Grove, MN, daughter, Deb (Jim) Bishop of Rochester, MN, son, Paul (Beth) Just of Golden Valley, MN; grandchildren, Matt (Allie) Just, Gina Just, Jessica (Josh) Golden, Adam (Jennifer) Bishop, Kristi (Zach) Mochinski, Andy (Nona) Just, Brad (Haley) Just; and one sister, Delores (Just) Hofschulte. Jack also has twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his parents; one sister, Mary Lou (Just) Geopfert; and one brother, Jim Just.

The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1114 3 ^rd ST SE Rochester, MN 55904, with Fr. James Berning officiating, followed by an honor burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a time of sharing starting at 6:15p.m. and one hour prior to the Mass on April 9, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Lourdes High school online at https://www.lourdesfoundation.org/make-a-gift/give-now or to the VFW Post 1215 Rochester, MN.