John W. Justice
Wednesday, March 17, 1937
Date of Death:
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Age:
80 years old
Wednesday, March 17, 1937
Date of Death:
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Age:
80 years old
Wednesday, March 17, 1937
Date of Death:
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Age:
80 years old
John W. Justice
John W. Justice, 80, of Rochester, MN and formerly of Chattanooga, TN was called home by our Heavenly Father, on Saturday August 12, 2017. His wife, Peggy, and one of his daughters, Jenny, were by his side as he peacefully fell asleep.
John was born on March 17, 1937 in West Bend, IA to Alice Elizabeth Fisher Justice and George Wilbur Justice.
John graduated from Mankato HS in 1955. He started working at IBM Rochester in 1957. He worked at IBM until retiring in July 1991. He served briefly with the Air Force in 1961. John and Nancy Kathryn Rodgers were married on December 29, 1957. John and Nancy lived in Rochester until John helped design and build their dream home on Lake Shady in Oronoco, MN. They had three children, Tami Justice (Butters), Daniel Justice, and Jenny Justice. He enjoyed sailing on Lake Shady, snowmobiling all over the countryside, and most of all, driving his sports cars. In 1989, John and Nancy moved to Chattanooga, TN for a special assignment John had between IBM and Chattanooga State Technical College. His wife, Nancy passed away in 1990. John retired in 1991. He remarried in February of 1993 to Peggy Smith Triplett Justice. He and Peggy lived in Chattanooga, TN for 15 years. They enjoyed living on the Tennessee River, riding their bikes, and traveling around the world. In 2007, John and Peggy moved back to Rochester, MN. When John had to give up his love of driving, due to his eyesight, he reluctantly handed over his precious keys to Peggy. He learned to enjoy the long drives they shared, all over North America and Canada, as a passenger.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Janet Papke; his brother-in-law, Howard Papke; his first wife, Nancy; and his son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his daughters, Tami Butters (Paul), Jenny Justice; his step-children, Ed Triplett (Diana), and Christina Chadwick (Rusty); seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial service for John will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Rader. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of John W. Justice has received the following condolences.
To all the members of John's family. We were saddened to learn of John's passing. Our time together was back in our early days at IBM I enjoyed working with John and our families shared good times socializing.
We know John will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim and Sandy Mueller
Peggy,
What a wonderful celebration of John's life. The stories told of a great man who loved his wife and his family and will be missed.
As you start this new journey of life without John, may the memories you have, your Christian faith and family and friends
help along the way.
I am really going to miss you at work.
Cheryl
My sincere condolences to family and friends. John was a great friend and mentor during our careers at IBM Rochester. I appreciated always his insights, creativity and energy.
Peggy, I'm sorry to miss John's funeral but I have an eye injection appointment this afternoon and Gloria has to drive. I always enjoyed talking with John about philosophical things and solving the problems of the world. We are truly sorry for your loss. God bless. Ed & Gloria.
Dear Peggy & Family,
I t was with great sorrow to hear of John's passing. We started at IBM the same day & had many happy contacts. Our contacts in retirement years was spotty, but it was so much fun to reminisce when we did meet. I have my wife's class reunion today in Iowa, so won't be able to attend his memorial. May God give you peace & comfort.
In his Love, Art Maley
Triplett Family,
So sorry for you loss. Praying Gog will send peace and comfort as you go through this time.
Although we have both lost our dad's, we don't how how you feel, we c an only say we understand your feelings and may God bless and comfort all of you
Dear Triplett and Justice Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for peace for all and send our love.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Tami, Jenny, Peggy and the whole Justice family (and loved ones). There are many memories of good times that we and our parents have shared from living/playing in Country Club Manor to Oronoco and on. I hope you find peace that John is now in our loving savior's arms. It is now hard to see, but as time goes on and your memories fill your mind you will sigh with comfort of knowing Jesus's promise.
In Christ's Love,
Brian (and the Fleischmans)
Peggy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray you will find comfort in knowing you will see John again. God bless you all.
We will certainly miss our Uncle John. It was such a comfort to have him, Peggy and Tami with us when my mom (Janet) died, and we all enjoyed hearing all the stories about mom and John as kids. It gave us all the chance to laugh and cry. Words cannot ease the pain of John's passing, but hopefully remembering his full and wonderful life will bring some comfort. And that we will all miss him as well. Karen, Dana and Marty Papke and families
My condolences to you, Jenny, Tami and Peggy and the rest of your family. John was a good man, I enjoyed spending time and visiting with him.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Jeff E