John P. St. John Memorial High School
Class of 1951

(July 1, 1933 — May 25, 2018)

He worked for John Deere Corporation for 30 years, 27 of which were spent in France where he started the European Training Center and served in numerous other capacities. He returned to Olathe in retirement and became involved in community affairs, concentrating on honoring Olathe’s military veterans. As a military veteran, he chaired the committee that established the Veteran’s Memorial Park and the Four Chaplains Memorial in Olathe. He is currently or has been involved in the Lions Club, American Legion, Olathe’s 150th Celebration Committee, Olathe’s Downtown Enhancement Committee, and others.