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Jax Alexander Ebbenga, age 26 of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home. 

Jax was born on September 14, 1998 to Mark and Dawn (Bloomer) Ebbenga in Wyoming, Minnesota. 

Jax “Little Man” had a deep passion for collecting firearms as well as cowboy hats and boots. He was often found spending time shooting his firearms on the back of his property. He was known for driving, maintaining, and tuning up his diesel trucks and side-by-side. Above all else though, his most prized possessions were his two dogs, Zeus and Thor, who he did everything with on his farm. 

Jax is survived by his parents, Mark and Dawn Ebbenga; sister Dominique “Nikki”; and his four-legged children Zeus and Thor; as well as other relatives and friends. 

Jax is preceded in death by his brother Frank and grandmother Cecilia Bloomer. 

Funeral service Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Ojiketa Regional Park, 27500 Kirby Avenue, Chisago CIty, with visitation two hours prior to the service. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Lindstrom, MN. Luncheon followed at Camp Ojiketa in Strom Hall at 2:30. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com. 

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