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John H. Ewalt
JOHN H. EWALT
Iowa City
John H. Ewalt, 95, of rural Iowa City, died at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
John Howard Ewalt was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Claude "Pete" and Mary Alice Elizabeth (Lovely) Ewalt. He attended schools in the Great Bend area, graduating from Great Bend, Kan., High School with the Class of 1944. Days following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marines to fight in World War II. During his tour of duty, he served as a tank driver and gunner in the 5th Marine Division of the 5th Tank Battalion, which served on Iwo Jima. Returning to Great Bend following service, he worked at Thies Packing Company for 14 years before beginning a career as a pipefitter that spanned over 47 years before his retirement.
His family includes his children, Candy Sikkink (JT) and Max Ewalt (Connie Williams); daughter-in-law, Caroline Sutter; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
There will be a time of visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with graveside services on Friday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at the Collins Cemetery in Lockwood, Mo., where military honors will be provided. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in John's memory to Hospice of Washington County. To share a thought, memory or condolence, please visit the funeral home website www.gayandciha.com.
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