s business until the age of 80. John was a member the American Legion and VFW and was the past Master of the Grace Masonic Lodge in Laurens. He helped coach Little League baseball and was a 4-H leader for many years. John enjoyed fly fishing trips to Bozeman, MT with his two sons, watching his grandchildren play sports, Iowa and Iowa State Basketball, watching and playing golf and dancing with his wife Ruth. Left to cherish John's memory is his wife of 63 years, Ruth; two sons, Jeff Ferguson and his wife Barb of Bozeman, MT and Dr. Steven Ferguson and his wife Lisa of Dakota Dunes, SD; three grandchildren, Austin, Tanner and Taylor Ferguson; and two brothers, Arnold Ferguson of Tacoma, WA and Robert (Phyllis) Ferguson of Ames; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don and Dale Ferguson. Condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made in John's name to the American Cancer Society.