"I miss you dad everyday goes bye I find myself feeling more lost wishing I had u I know u loved me with your whole heart no matter what ...... I'm so lost with out you dad I need you"
In loving memory of
John F. Puckett
January 14, 1947 - July 16, 2011
JOHN PUCKETT
MUSCATINE, Iowa - John F. Puckett, 64, of Muscatine, died on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at his home.
Funeral Service will be 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Sharon Phillips of the Jesus Mission will officiate the service. Family and friends are invited to bring a treasured memory and a covered dish to share for a time of fellowship at Kug'z Pool Hall, 218 Walnut Street, Muscatine, after the service.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Valerie Puckett.
John was born on January 14, 1947, in Princeton, Missouri, the son of Russell and Lucille Hopewell Puckett. He married Valerie Morgan on September 27, 2002, in Muscatine.
He was a member of the Local 309 Union, retiring after 25 years of service.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed taking road trips in the fall to see the trees. He loved his girls more than life and was always there for every one of them. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie Puckett of Muscatine; six daughters, Angie Puckett and Ed Zeman of Wilton, Sheena Rae Krueger and husband, Steve, of Letts, Brandy Peterson and husband, William, of Muscatine, Sunshine Barrick and husband, Jeremy, of Muscatine, Cherrish Wieland and husband, Tracy, of Riverside, and Nikita Nehre and fiancé, Steve Thumma, of Humboldt; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a step-daughter, Gwen Weiersheuser of Muscatine; and one niece, Kim Bergen Jackson and wife, Sheryl, of Iowa City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Tom; one sister, Judy Bergen; and one step-son, Beau Weiersheuser.
Tributes
"Tonight has been the hardest night, It has been a long time since Grandpa's death and I'm still crying. I've never cried this much for anything but for some reason I looked in my closet saw my Grandpa's suit and all I could think of was him. I've been nearly full out balling for the past probably 30 minutes. I miss him so much. Why'd god have to take him? Why couldn't he stay longer?"
"I can only imagine what he is doing up there... the last time i saw him besides in ashes he asked what i had been doing lately. I replied with besides talking to my awesome grandpa not much. He knew his time was coming cause he had a couple tears drop down his face and a giant smile. I did'nt cry at the funeral because i had been shocked that the man who game me a mother, a loving family, and his love he was the best grandpa a guy could ask for. Thats all everyone wants these days someone to love them and i know if no one else i have him to love mehttp://funeralinnovations.com/img/tributes/candle_red_64x64.png"
"I got one of my nick-names from John. He ALWAYS called me Emily. He said there use to be a peanut butter commercial with a little 'red head' girl that looked like me and her name was Emily. Everytime i saw him- even in the past few years....i was always greeted as 'Emily' =)"
"I wish I would have been able to get to know John better. He made me feel like part of the family right away. The one favorite memory I have of him is when he came to Kim's graduation when she got her Masters. I went outside and bought flowers for her when the ceremony started. Halfway through John went out and when he came back in he told me the flowers were half price and said I was a thrifty shopper. He never let me forget that and told Kim to never let me shop alone again."
"I remember the hours that he spent talking to me at Edwards on Friday nights, when I worked. Some were very interesting, but mostly he spoke of his daughters. You should be very blessed, that he loved each and everyone of you girls & his grandchildren. I am sure he will be missed by all of you. Just remember to keep your grief light hearted, and as time goes by, the sorrow will fade, and then you will be blessed with beautiful memories of him. Take care & God Bless"
"when i think of john i think of laughing, smiling. there were times he would just pop off with something so funny that by the end u were rolling. truly sad he is gone. "
"Sunny, Brandy, and all of the Puckett family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the honor of meeting John a few times many years ago while hanging with Sunshine. One of the many things that caught my eye about John was his wonderful contagious smile. And his ability to love his daughters and family. I knew right off the bat he loved Sunshine so very much. They had a great relationship as John did with all his daughters:-) He was kind, friendly. I'm thankful I got to meet him a few times. Peace be with you all:-) "
"Words can not express the sorrow we are all feeling. Uncle John has been a WONDERFUL part of my life for damn near all of my 41 years on this earth. I don't think I have ever met a stronger, more compassionate, wiser person. Heaven received one of the finest angels this week. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family in this time of sorrow. Until we all meet again....................."
"Our deepest sympathy. We know no words will help at this time. But by keeping his memory with you. He will be forever in your hearts. "
"I would like to send my condolences to the family in their time of need. This is a very tough time but somehow, someway you will make it through. My thoughts are with you!"
"Johnny was my cousin and although we were not terribly close in age, he was always good to me. I don't know that I ever saw Johnny in a bad mood or when he wasn't always trying to help someone else in their time of need. I know my mother Irene Reed thought the world of Johnny, not only because he would bring her meat for her freezer, which he did, but because he called her daily to check on her. God Bless."
"John is my uncle. I will miss his laughter and his sense of humor. He cared deeply for the people he loved and he wasn't shy about telling you. He was proud of his girls. He was a good friend. He helped people with no expectation of return. He just helped people because he could. He loved his dogs even though he called them stupid. I can't even remember all the dogs over the years, but they were all stupid according to my uncle. He made people smile. I will miss that the most."
"I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family. They may not be here physically but they are part of you and for forever remain in your hearts and memory until you see them again. God will carry you through and it will be hard but he is strong enough to hold you in the difficult times. "
"I remember how polite he was to Jeff and I when we saw him anywhere. I also know how much his girls loved him! Brandy would always say how much it meant to her that her dad talked to her everyday!! I always told people how fortunate they were to still have a parent as I lost my Dad 24 yrs ago.. Cherish all the memories they stay with you a life time and noone can take that away from you!! So sorry to hear of your loss, but it truely is heavens gain!! Love you, and you are in our prayers. Jeff and Cindy peterson"
"Something about my dad I would like everyone to know is....... Dad always had a soft heart to those in need. He often bought a hog or cow and had it butchered for local food pantries. At Chistmas time there was always someone he would give money to so that family could purchase presents for their children. Dad hated to see kids go without at Christmas time. He also volunteered to the John Flickinger Learning Center by helping people get their GED's. He was excellent at math and history. He was full of facts........once he called me and said " do you know what the rarest kind of crab there is in the world" of course I didn't know.......but he did! He was impressingly smart! He had a great sense of humor and was witty! When we were little dad would be watching t.v and let us girls do his hair. Sunshine had his hair in bows while I pretended to paint and file his nails. My dad was the strongest man I have ever known. He was a hard working man who always took care of his family. I will forever miss him and his daily phone calls. I love you dad heart & soul. Your daughter, Brandy Mandy Lynn. Xoxoxo "