John Fothergill

John W. Fothergill, 87, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Parkridge Specialty Care Center in Pleasant Hill. He was born on September 16, 1936, in Urbandale, Iowa to Gilbert and Velma (Kading) Fothergill.

John worked in many different trades, He started at Meredith Printing, Rock Island Chicago Railway, New York Life, Hanbury Sheet Metal, owned and operated the keg Lounge in Altoona, Iowa Reality, started a construction business (Keystone LLC) and worked at Southeast Polk High School driving a school bus for 19 years. He graduated from East High School in 1955 and enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching and golf. He especially enjoyed sports and following the Iowa Hawkeyes.

He was also served in the US Marines

John is survived by 3 children, Terry and (Gary Allen) of Naples FL, Scott and (Kathy) Fothergill of Bondurant, and Dennis and (Rhonda) Fothergill of Ottumwa, including 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and (Velma Kading) Fothergill along with a sister Wanda Gookin.

Per John’s wishes, he has been cremated and there will be a celebration of his life for the family and friends at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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