s united in marriage to Evelyn McGough in 1955. They established their home in Fort Dodge and raised their children. The couple later divorced. For 16 years, John worked for the Southern Rail Road Company in Fort Dodge and Des Moines. He then worked for Avco-New Idea from 1968 until they closed in 1973. He worked construction and then retired from Shopper Supply (Bomgaars). In 1995, John was united in marriage to Susie Niemeyer at Holy Rosary Church. John was a member of Holy Trinity Parish. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.