John Howard Dehm

John Howard Dehm, 72, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Wednesday March 20, 2013 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. John was born on November 1, 1940 to Howard Dehm and Virginia ( Thomas) Dehm in Sullivan County Missouri. He married Anita Rouse on June 1, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Dehm and a great grandson.

Survivors include his wife Anita of 55 years, 3 daughters, Tonya Everley and husband Gary of Olathe, Kansas, Tanza Hadd and husband Tom of Paola, Kansas, Tambee Thurlo and husband Duane of Paola, Kansas, his mother,Virginia Dehm, and brother, Mike Dehm, both of Green City, Missouri, 6- grandchildren and 8- great grandchildren.

John graduated from Green City High School. He retired from Mid- America Container Company; a Coca Cola company, as an over the road truck driver for 20 years until his health failed. John was a loving husband, a good father, son and brother. John loved his family and was so proud of his 3 daughters. He was a hard worker and would do anything for anyone until his failing health prevented him from helping others. Cremation followed with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Green City, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to:

Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation

1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West

Suite 140

St. Louis, Mo. 63110

Fund # 6276

Thoracic & Lung Transplant & Lung Reduction Surgery.

Or Online:

www.barnesjewish.org/giving

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