Adam James Mertesdorf, 45, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital.
Adam was born on June 8, 1975 in Rochester to James and Gloria (Woodcock) Mertesdorf. He attended Pine Island Grade School and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1994. He then attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis and graduated with a degree in Information Technology. On March 20, 2010 he married Melissa “Missy” Knutson in Rochester. Adam was an IT Specialist for Alpha Video, working exclusively for the Mayo Clinic Systems. Adam was a social butterfly. He maintained many lifelong friendships with his many lifelong friends. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and genuine kindness. He especially loved camping, hunting and being outdoors with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Missy of Rochester and their two sons Breckin and Cullen Grinnell of Rochester, his parents Jim and Gloria of Pine Island, his sister-in-law Nicky Knutson of Rochester, his brother-in-law Matt (Mamisoa) Knutson of Rochester, his father-in-law Kelly Knutson of Owatonna, his maternal grandmother Virginia Woodcock of Lake Preston, SD, and his paternal grandfather Dean Mertesdorf of Mankato, his nephew Isaac and nieces Gracelyn and Maeva Knutson.
He is preceded in death by his brother Eric, his mother-in-law Mary Knutson, his maternal grandfather, and his paternal grandmother, .
A Celebration of Life gathering for Adam will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the Rochester Eagles Club from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. Burial of his ashes will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Adam’s GoFundMe page, organized by Kelsey Tcheutsing .
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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