Obituary for John H. Aasen

Johnny was Born on May 2, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Jalmar and Dorothy (Maze) Aasen. After growing up in Chicago, he served in his country as a private first-class engineer and trained in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War. His career in transportation begun as a mechanic, for Eastern Airlines, after which he dedicated over 27 years to the Chicago transit authority (CTA). It was during his years at the CTA that he met his beloved wife Jackie informed lifelong bonds with his best friends Sid and Joe.

A man of many talents, Johnny knew how to play the piano and spent much of his time watching the news this stay connected to the world around him. He was also known for his quick wit and famously requesting a “quarter cup of orange juice” just to test his family’s math skills. He was a man of great affection who loved the word “babe,” using it often for those he held dear. He had a lifelong love for trains and road trip trips across the USA always searching for a new place to enjoy a juicy steak or prime rib. At home, he cherished time with his family and his “doggy” Brynlee.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Jackie Aasen; his children, Katrine Aasen, Jose Santiago, Kattie Santiago, and Linda (Clinton) Parkes; his nine cherished grandchildren, Ashleigh, Payton, Conner, Greyson, Declan, Karli, William, Landon, and Logan; his brother, Carl Aasen; and many nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jalmar and Dorothy; his sister, Evelyn R Aasen; his son, Donald Lee Aasen; and his favorite niece, Linda.

“God saw that he was tired, a cure was not to be so he put his arms around him and whispered, “come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched him and saw him pass away. Although our hearts were breaking, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.”

Our husband, dad, and grandpa meant the world to us and we will miss him every day.

We also want to give a special thanks to the bright star nurses/caregivers (Sarita and Cully) as well as Avenna nurse, Dawn. We appreciate everything you did for him and so did he!

If you wish to offer a memorial in Johnny's honor, donations may be made to Paws of War https://www.pawsofwar.org/war-torn-pups orthe Freedom Honor Flight https://www.freedomhonorflight.org/donate/

Arrangements are being made and details will be announced when finalized.

Online condolences may be offered to John's family at this site.