John Sommers

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John R. Sommers, 74, Gerald, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.

He was born on Feb. 5, 1945, to Duane P. and Dorothy I. (Hagedorn) Sommers in Sterling, Ill.

John served his country with the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by parents, Duane and Dorothy.

He is survived by sister, Ruth Eloise Ferguson and husband Jim of Osawatomie, Kan.; and brother, Phillip Sommers and wife Lavinda of Georgia.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, from 9-11 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Gerald. Services will follow with Paul Ploussard officiating. Burial will be in Woodman Cemetery in Leslie with full military honors. Memorial contributions suggested to Owensville School District or USO of Missouri.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Gerald.