Silvy, John P. 1950-2024 Wathena, Kan.

By NewsPress Now

WATHENA, Kan. – John Phillip Silvy, 73, Wathena, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

He was born Oct. 21, 1950, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Dorrel and Louise (Staudinger) Silvy. John was a graduate of Wathena High School, class of 1969. John served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

After his service, he earned his bachelor’s degree and was an electrical engineer at General Electric for 25 years.

John enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a member of the VFW Post 5531 and enjoyed calling Bingo on Thursdays.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include three brothers, Dorrel (Carolyn), Nova, Robert; and six sisters, Ada, Rosemary, Romona (Tom), Kathy, Christine, Patricia (Bill); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Wathena Community Center, 303 E. St. Joseph St., Wathena, KS 66090. We would love for all friends and family members of John to attend.

Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals.

Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.