Edward Littlejohn, Jr.

Edward Littlejohn, Jr., a man of remarkable accomplishments and unwavering dedication, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home of a broken heart. Born on October 9, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Edward was the son of Edward, Sr., and Mavis Elaine (Evenson) Littlejohn. Growing up on the Littlejohn family Indian Allotment Reservation in Brownsville, MN, he embarked on a journey filled with diverse roles and responsibilities that defined him as a multifaceted individual. He was united in marriage to Karen Elaine Berry July 7, 1984, in Winona at Central Lutheran Church. A devoted husband to Karen, Ed cherished his family.

Throughout his life, Edward demonstrated exceptional proficiency in various fields, pursuing careers in law, dentistry, and real estate, leaving an indelible mark on each profession he ventured into.

RESUMÉ

Edward Littlejohn, BA, DDS, JD, PhD, DD

EXPERIENCE:

 ·Attorney, (J.D. - Juris Doctor) Littlejohn Law Firm, LLC, Solo Practitioner, Winona, Minnesota.

 ·Dentist, (D.D.S. – Doctor of Dental Surgery) Littlejohn Dental (Edward Littlejohn, Jr., P.A.), Solo Practitioner/Consultant, Winona, Minnesota.

 ·Cleric, (Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy - Religion), Universal Life Church, Seattle, Washington, June 6, 2016.

 ·Ordained Minister, (D.D. - Doctor Divinity), Christian National Church, Ordained Christian Minister, Port Hadlock, Washington, May 1, 2016.

 ·Real Estate Salesperson/ JD-Broker, Edina Realty & Keller Williams -Winona, Minnesota.

 ·Attorney, Ihrke & Littlejohn, PLLC, Partnership, Winona, Minnesota, May 2009 to November 2012.

 ·Public Relations Officer, Ho-Chunk Nation, Office of the President, Black River Falls, Wisconsin, October 2003 to June 2004. 

 ·Attorney, Tribal Attorney, Ho-Chunk Nation, Department of Justice, Black River Falls, Wisconsin, November 2001 to October 2003.

 ¨ Civil Litigation

 Represented clients at all stages of the bench trial process.

 ¨ Business and Corporate Transactions

 Negotiated, drafted and reviewed hundreds of agreements and contracts to facilitate the objectives of the client.

 ¨ Labor/Employment Law

 Prepared documents addressing issues involving internal resolution of various employer/employee concerns.

 ¨ Family Law

 Represented and resolved issues regarding divorces, children, competency, and related court proceedings.

 ¨ Wills and Trusts

 Drafted and updated wills and trusts.

 Created and modified organizational templates for retirement options.

 ¨ Property Law

 Clarified taxation issues, correlated zoning and land use, advised on probate and transfer procedures to include the concerns and interests of federal, state, local and tribal governments.

 ¨ Intellectual Property

 Researched and assisted outside counsel regarding trademark issues as both a petitioner and opposer. Reviewed and evaluated sponsorship agreements using client logos and marks. 

 ¨ Administrative Law

 Conducted research and drafted a variety of sovereign governmental ordinances, acts, policies, manuals, and resolutions.

 ¨ International Law

 Correlated the inter-relationship status between Sovereign Nations and the comparative laws between Sovereigns; including, but not limited to the creation of legal obligations between Sovereigns.

 ¨ Global Environmental Law

 Analyzed the effects of industrial and commercial activities on the Earth’s ecosystems.

 ¨ Bankruptcy Law

 Represented consumers for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

 ¨ Indian Law

 Analyzed international, federal, state and local laws within the scope of Indian laws.

 ·Paralegal, Ho-Chunk Nation, Department of Justice, February 2000 to November 2001.

 My duties included providing legal analysis, research, interpretation and writing memoranda and pleadings for six staff attorneys.

·Dentist, Littlejohn Dental, Winona, Minnesota, clinical practice from March 1975 to September 1997 and  non-clinical/consultant.

 Airport Dental Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, clinical practice from 1987 to 1993; McIntosh Dental Office, Napoleon, North Dakota, clinical practice 1974.

 · Radiology Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota Dental School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1973.

 · Biochemistry Teaching Assistant, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota, 1969.

 · Construction worker, Madison Silo Company, Winona, Minnesota (Summer), 1968, 1969, and 1970.

 · Senior Lifeguard, Money Creek Haven, Money Creek, Minnesota, 1965. 

EDUCATION:

 · Kaplan Financial , Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Exam - Home Course. 

 ·Universal Life Church Monastery, DD, Ph.D. Religion, Ordained Minister, Seattle, Washington, 2016.

 ·Christian National Church, Ordained Christian Minister, Port Hadlock, Washington, 2016.

 ·William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., St. Paul, Minnesota, 1999.

 ·Oxford University-Magdalen College, San Diego Law School Summer Law J.D. Program, Oxford, England, 1998.

 ·University of Minnesota Dental School, D.D.S., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1974.

 ·Winona State University, B.A., Winona, Minnesota, 1966-70, 1975, 1976, 1995.

 ·Houston High School, Houston, Minnesota, 1962-1966.

 ·Hokah Public School, Hokah, Minnesota, 1954-1962.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND ACTIVITIES:

 · Legal: (past/present)

 ¨ Minnesota State Bar

 ¨ Ho-Chunk Nation Bar

 ¨ United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, admitted August 5, 2002.

 ¨ United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, admitted October 11, 2002.

 ¨ United States Court of Federal Claims, admitted October 9, 2007.

 ¨ United States District Court, District of Minnesota, admitted March 27, 2009.

 ¨ Organizations:

 § American Bar Association,

 § Minnesota State Bar Association,

 § Winona County Bar Association,

 § Association of Trial Lawyers of America,

 § Qualified Neutral under Minnesota Supreme Court Rule 114

 § Minnesota American Indian Bar Association, 

 § Minnesota Student Bar Association.

 · Dental: (past/present)

 ¨ Organizations and Professional Credentials:

 § American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (Diplomate),

 § American Academy of Implant Dentistry (Fellow),

 § International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Fellow),

 § American College of Oral Implantologists (Associate Fellow),

 § Minnesota Academy of Implant Dentistry (Founder),

 § Academy of General Dentistry,

 § Federation of Prosthodontic Organizations,

 § American Academy of Implants and Transplants,

 § International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation,

 § American Association of Chemists,

 § American Dental Association,

 § Minnesota Dental Association,

 § Southeastern Minnesota Dental District,

 § Winona County Dental Society.

 ¨ Positions/Offices:

During my membership in the Winona County Dental Society, I held the offices of President in 1988, Vice-president in 1987, Secretary in 1986 and Treasurer in 1984 and 1985. President of the Minnesota Academy of Implant Dentistry in 1988.

 ¨ Committees:

 § Southeast Minnesota Dental Society - Third Party Reimbursement Committee.

 § Winona County Dental Society - Dental Health Information Committee.

 § American Academy of Implant Dentistry - Long Range Goals Committee.

 ¨ Seminars and Courses Created and Presented:

 § Each year between 1980 and 1990, I presented a clinical table program at the annual Minnesota State Dental Meeting. § In 1989, I conceived, organized, marketed (10,000 mailers) and moderated a three-day dental implant seminar featuring approximately 14 national speakers.

 § Between 1978 and 1994, I created and presented approximately 60 live presentations focusing on a variety of dental procedures to dental groups and organizations.

 · Real Estate: (past/present)

 ¨ Committees: Minnesota Association of Realtors - Governmental Affairs Committee.

 · Pastoral: (past/present)

 ¨ Cleric, Ph.D. in Religion, Universal Life Church, Seattle, Washington, June 6, 2016.

 ¨ Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church, Winona, Minnesota, May 1, 2016.

 § Certificate of Filing Credentials of Ministry – State of Minnesota: May 1, 2016.

 ¨ Ordained Christian Minister, Christian National Church, Port Hadlock, Washington, April 30, 2016.

BUSINESS POSITIONS HELD: (past/present)

 · President: Littlejohn Law Firm, LLC: Private law practice in Winona, Minnesota.

 · President: Edward Littlejohn, Jr., P.A.: Private dental practice in Winona, Minnesota.

 ¨ This entity functioned as the sponsor of my Pension/Profit Sharing Plan.

 · President: Red Feather International, Inc. 2008 to 2011: Develop working relationships between Sovereign North American Indian Tribes and International and Domestic businesses.

 · President: Blue Horizon Development Corporation, Inc., 1992: This company was created to recruit opportunities for businesses in Indian Country.

 · President: Indian Contracting Services, Inc., 1980: Liaison to provide minority sub-contracting for government affirmative action programs. Negotiated and contracted with Sovereign Indian tribes in the United States and Canada to build and manage Indian gaming facilities. Served as liaison between financiers/casino management companies and Sovereign Indian tribes.

 · Board Member: MRLB International, Inc., 2000 to 2004: This company manufactures and markets, worldwide, Denta-Pure Water Purification Systems, which disinfects dental unit water lines from bio-film microorganisms.

 · Chairman: Blue Horizon Partnership, 1984 to 1995: The beneficiaries of Indian lands owned by my family created this partnership to build and operate an Indian gaming facility. Provided business opportunities to Canadian Native Tribes.

 · President: Apollo Merchandising Inc., 1984 to 1992: Created as the business entity to operate a Ben Franklin retail store and an accompanying restaurant in Winona, Minnesota.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

 · Elks, BPOE, Lodge #327, Chaplain – 1995, Winona, Minnesota.

 · Freemason, 32nd Degree, Winona Lodge #18, Valley of Rochester, Minnesota.

PERSONAL INFORMATION AND INTERESTS:

 · Enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Indian Nation · Captain of High School Football Team, receiving scholarship to Winona State University, and played on Conference Championship Team in 1966

 · Captain of High School Wrestling Team, competing in state competitions.

 · Private pilot (single-engine-land).

 · SCUBA Diving (NAUI).

 · Violinist - Lessons

 · Yoga – (Swami) Yin, Vinyasa.

 · Hunting, Fishing, (in four continents) and Gardening.

He is survived by his loving wife Karen; children: Russell (Sara) Glover IV, and Heather Glover Olson (Eric Double); grandchildren: Benjamin, Braxton, Kaitlin, Lauren, Harrison, Ariana, Elana, and Ethan; mother, Mavis; siblings: Eliot (Nadine) Littlejohn, Gregory (Sandra) Littlejohn, and Marsha Smith; sister-in-law Kimberly Littlejohn; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward, and Brother, Bradley Jon.

Memorials are preferred to Mission 66 Playground Fund in Houston, MN, American Heart Association, or American Cancer Association.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am at Central Lutheran Church in Winona. Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Winona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, with assistance from the pallbearers: Bruce Vonderohe, Benjamin Glover, Harrison Olson, Eric Double, Brent Littlejohn, and Grant Cloud