John Charles Roorda's Obituary
John Charles Roorda, age 70, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 7:15 a.m. at Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. John was born on October 25, 1946 in Blue Island, IL, a son to John J. and Mary Ann (Jasinski) Roorda. On March 24, 1973, he married Sandra L. Jugenitz in Posen, IL and she survives. John was a veteran of the United States Navy while serving in the Vietnam War and also was on the USS Shangrila before serving on the maiden voyage of the USS John F. Kennedy. He was a warehouse manager for Kentile Floors in Chicago, IL. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering and boating. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; two sons John M. (Karen) Roorda of Highland, IN and Brian J. (Danielle) Roorda of St. Peters, MO; one sister, Tammy (Dallas) Colburn of Montgomery, IL; one grandchild, Shawn Roorda; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Barnett officiating. Military rites will be provided by American Legion Post #2504, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Arthritis Foundation.
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