John Charles Farmer
John Charles Farmer, 89, of Western Springs died peacefully at home on May 29, 2016. He was a U.S. Army Veteran in the Philippines during WWII. He attended Iowa State University and received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed a successful career in the concrete industry, living in Western Springs for over fifty years, and most of all his many friends and active family. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Peshek); devoted father of Scott (Christen) Farmer and Karen (the late Michael ) McCann; cherished grandfather of Cate and Cari Farmer and Abbey and John McCann; loving son of the late William and Norma Farmer; dear brother of the late William H. Farmer. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church 200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange. Family will receive friends following the service at LaGrange Country Club. Interment Private. Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside is assisting the family with all arrangements. info: (708) 352-6500.
Dear Jeanne and family,
I want to extend my sincere condolences.
Though we have obviously not kept in touch, I have many treasured memories of our four years together in the Phi Gam house at Ames. We started out as pledges together and finished as grads. I remember well the year John served as House President, to bring order after some difficult times. He was early on a compatible leader.
I wish you comfort and solace in the coming months, particularly with and among each other.
My wife Ann (Fowler) passed away three years ago and the closeness of my family has been a great support for me.
With abiding sympathy,
Ray Giese