John Moyer of Streator passed away on August 6th in Rockford, Illinois after a brief illness.
John was born February 23, 1939 to John and Marjorie Moyer in Horton Township, Pennsylvania.
After a stint in the army John worked on the test road for what would become interstate 80. It was during this time that he met the love of his life Ina. They were happily married and raised 6 children together.
Throughout his life John enjoyed hunting and fishing and often provided meat for Thanksgiving dinner. John worked 40 years for Illinois Nitrogen and retired as a plant manager in 2006.
John was a long standing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ottawa.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Carol and Alice, his brothers George and Donnie and his stepson Danny.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ina of Streator, his sister Melissa of New York, his children Joseph and Mark Moyer of Streator, Dale (Sharon) Johnson of Ransom, Shelia (Joe) Casey of Streator, Bill Johnson of Marseilles and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. John will be greatly missed by all.
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