John Adrian Nevelle Jr.

1938 - 2015

John Adrian NEVELLE, Jr

April 20, 1938 - October 22, 2015

John passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015. He was 77. John was born on April 20th, 1938 in Beloit, Wisconsin and grew up in South Bend, Indiana where he went to Riley High School. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship and then finished his college education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He served our country as a U.S. Navy Aviator from 1961 to 1968 where he was based in Patuxent River, Maryland. John flew missions in Vietnam and the blockade of Cuba. In April of 1968, John went to work for Northwest Airlines as a Commercial Pilot where he retired in April of 1998 as a 747 Captain.

In January of 1966, John married Charlene Lewis. Together they had 2 sons and lived most of their years as a family in Bellevue, Washington. In John's later years, he spent time living in Hawaii, Indiana & Arizona where he retired. John moved back to Bellevue in 2011 to be closer to his sons.

John was a very generous man. He was always providing for anyone in need. As a teenager, he spent much time caring for his brothers and sisters. He was as honest as they come, and always left an impression on anyone he met. Dogs loved him and would always put a smile on his face. He loved playing golf and football. At Riley High School he became one of the first football players to make the All State Indiana Team. As a parent, he especially loved watching and coaching his 2 sons who both attended Eastside Catholic High School. He loved his Dallas Cowboys and was always looking to make a bet. John was always up for a good time, even in his later years. John took great pride in being an exceptional Pilot. He wanted to be remembered as a great father and someone who was tough. He wanted his sons to be proud of him.

John was preceded in death by his parents John (JACK) Adrian Nevelle & Agnes (MEMO) Louise Nevelle, as well as his twin brother, Patrick Nevelle, who died at birth. John is survived by his 2 sons John (Kim) Nevelle & Dirk (Michelle) Nevelle; his grandchildren Connor, Adrian, Hope & Noah Nevelle; his 5 siblings Yvonne (Bob) Kenny, Carole (Steve) Pinter, Glenn (Nancy) Nevelle, Frank (Rosie) Nevelle & Tim Nevelle.

At John's request there will be no services. A private family memorial/celebration of his life will be held at a later date.