John Karl Landsperger, age 85, of Lovilia died on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Knoxville Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1929 to John and Esther (Hamilton) Landsperger.
He married Jennie Post on May 31, 1953 in Albia, Iowa, and they were blessed with one daughter, Linda. Jennie died on August 1, 2010. John worked on the family farm, Monroe County road department, Della Vedova Construction and later retiring from Reed Construction. He loved being outside working in his yard or garden and taking walks. Later in life he enjoyed doing word search puzzles, reading books, and going to the Leisure Lounge visiting and eating lunch. He especially liked family dinners, and being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda (David) Kraber of Lovilia; two grandchildren, Matthew (Holly) Kraber of Pella, Sarah (Justin) Lang of Lovilia, and three great grandchildren, Karson Kraber, Ava Lang, and Berklie McKay. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Jennie.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday July 26, 2014 at 10:30 am at Oakview Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Doser officiating. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 am at...[more]