ach of the year, and National Coach of the year in 2000. John authored "It's a great day to be a Little Hawk" about the history of City High's athletics. He was a member and Elder at First Presbyterian Church. John also served on the Foster Care Review Board and Johnson County Historical Society Board. He was an ambassador at The University of Iowa Hall of Fame. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Raffensperger; two sons, Michael Raffensperger of Iowa City and David Raffensperger (Kristina Yeigh) of Solon; five grandchildren, Devin, Shay and Jackson Raffensperger and Kristina's sons Hogan and Brighton; and brother and sisters-in-law, Janet Raffensperger of Corvallis, OR and Ted and Barbara McMurry of Edmond, OK. John was preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Marcia Schellenberg and Gene and Paul Raffensperger. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/John-Melvin-Raffensperger-?obId=4330088#/obituaryInfo