John was born in Alliance, NE on August 8, 1932, to Catherine and Lewis Covalt of Angora, NE. John had two siblings. Sister Elaine (Charles) Reece and brother Lanny Covalt. John graduated high school in Curtis, NE. He married Penny Königsberger in 1954. Together they raised 3 children, Corinne, Roger, and Sharon near Broadwater, NE. John and his wife, Edna have lived on the ranch for 25 years.
John loved the sandhills, ranch life, coffee, his dogs, and had a love of music. He was blessed with a great musical talent and could play many instruments by ear.
Visitation will be Monday, March 10, 2025, at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel from 4-6pm. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am at Messiah Lutheran Church in Broadwater, NE. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. It is respectfully requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Broadwater Fire Department. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com for the Covalt family. Bridgeport Memorial is entrusted with arrangements.
Survivors include Wife, Edna Covalt; Children: Corinne Spilker, Malcolm, NE; Roger Covalt, Lincoln, NE; Sharon (Dan) Harshman, Lincoln, NE. 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and his stepchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Lewis Covalt; sister Elaine Reece, brother Lanny Covalt, son-in-law Bill Spilker.
