John S. Mccartney

John S. McCartney, 82, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Grogan and Rev. Jim Laupp officiating. Burial will be at North Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites presented by the U.S Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1856. A visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. John is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Mark) Spencer of Valley Center, KS; James (Tammy) McCartney of Davenport; Kevin (Corinna) McCartney of Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Ben; Michael (Elizabeth); Matthew; Karalee (Alex); Marli (Todd); great-grandsons, Jayce and Kael; and brother, Nevin "Mac" McCartney of Springfield, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. John S. McCartney was born March 3, 1934, in Jameson, Missouri. He graduated with his Bachelors of Music Education from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. He taught for one year in Polo, MO, before being drafted into the United States Army; serving in the 3rd Infantry Division Band from 1957 until 1959. After his honorable discharge, John was united in marriage to Beverly L. Vaught in Polo, MO on May 29, 1960. John then taught in Shelbyville, MO, for 5 years and at Lamoni High School for over 9 years. After receiving his Masters Degree from Truman University in Kirksville, MO; he continued his Post Masters education from the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Iowa. John and Beverly established their home in Fort Dodge, where they have resided for over 42 years. He was the Director of Bands and Chairman of the Music Department for Iowa Central Community College for 21 years before retiring in 1995. After retirement, John worked as a real estate agent with Iowa Realty. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he held various board positions and directed the choir. John was a member of Golden K Kiwanis, the Karl King Band for over 40 years, Sonshine Singers, Webster County Retired School Personnel, Executive board member of AARP of Iowa, and Iowa Retired School Personnel. He played for countless community theaters and events. John enjoyed golfing, especially his trips to Biloxi, Mississippi. John spent time with friends, specifically participating in "food group". He loved to travel with his wife but most of all he loved spending time with his family all together. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Visitation Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Service Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 10:00 am First Baptist Church 28 North 10th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501