tou in Rochester, IN. He was a dedicated volunteer at East 91st Street Christian Church where he sang in the choir and played his flute in the orchestra. John was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He was an Amway independent business owner since 1972. John is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Helen Shiffer; children, Ryan (Marci Louks) Shiffer and Angela (John) Ngigi; grandchildren, Pauline, Rebecca and Maria and dear cousin, JoAnn (Terry) Leonard Visitation for John will be from 4 - 7 pm on Friday, June 16th at Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel. Additional visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 17th at East 91st Street Christian Church (6049 E 91st St, Indianapolis, IN 46250), and conclude at time of services at 11:00 am. Interment follows at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested in John's name to East 91st Street Christian Church. Online tributes at: www.leppertmortuary.com