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John Visloskie Obituary
John Albert Visloskie
January 28th, 1950 – January 22nd, 2022
John A. Visloskie, 71, of Albany, passed away at the Evergreen Hospice facility in Albany. John went peacefully to be with his Savior after a bravely fought battle with cancer. John was born on January 28, 1950, the son of Andrew (Red) and June Visloskie in Trevorton, Pennsylvania. The family moved to California in 1954, where John attended school and graduated from David Starr Jordan High School. John received his Liberal Arts degree at Long Beach City College with a certificate in Police Science. After his graduation, John was drafted into the Vietnam War. Prior to moving to Oregon on June 7, 1977, and after the war, John worked at the Playboy Mansion in California for Hugh Hefner as a Security Guard and Private Investigator. When in Oregon, he attended Oregon State University earning a degree in Criminal Science. It was on October 8, 1979, while employed as a Security Guard/Police Officer, on his way to work at OSU he was hit head-on by a drunk driver. The accident was very serious leaving John with many broken bones and a transected aorta. He was rushed to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene where he was in ICU and special care for three months. Recovery was long, but John was determined not to give up, he returned to OSU, continued his education, received a degree in Business Administration, and later was hired by USPS as a Supervisor, where he worked until he retired. John was loved by many, he made friends everywhere he went. John was a gentle, caring, generous, loving man. He loved people unconditionally and was always available to help, support, and give encouragement whenever needed. John is survived by his sister, Dot Lehr and Jeff, Misty, Emily Lehr-Williams, and Parker Lehr, whom he had adopted as his kids and grands. Jeff and Misty were there for him through good health and sickness, they loved him like a father as he loved them as his children. Also, left to carry on his legacy are his niece, Cheri Lehr-Suklis, great-nieces, nephews, and many loving cousins, and friends. John, you will be missed, you are loved!!
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Larry Kelly
February 22, 2022
I am an army buddy of John. So sorry to hear of his passing. Had great times in Korea together (70-71). Will continue to reminisce of those good times. Haven´t seen him since but my heart is sad. Prayers to the family.
Kevin Pottorff
February 22, 2022
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Served with him in the U.S. Army at the 548th Gen. Dispensary in Yongsan, Korea. Always full of life and fun.
Kristine Agee Howden
February 17, 2022
John graduated in 1967 from Jordan High in Long Beach, CA. On behalf of his classmates, we send our loving prayers to his family. He is remembered by many for being a great guy.
Ron Jordan
February 1, 2022
I met "John V." when he joined the crew at the Albany P.O. He was always a pleasure to work with..Honest, a good sense of humor and integrity. We became very good long time personal friends. A good man he was!. He will be missed by many.
Joe Donahue
January 28, 2022
So sad to hear about John, another old postal worker from Albany goes away, not many left from the 80's/90's.
All my best to his family.
Dot Lehr
January 27, 2022
My brother was a man that everyone loved. He was wise, kind, caring, faithful, and trustworthy. He was my friend and go-to person when I needed encouragement, wise counsel, or a hug. John, my younger brother, and I have always been close, I don't remember ever fighting or having an argument, even as children. The last two years have been difficult for him. But he was brave, and strong through it all, a fighter and a precious example to others. "John, as difficult as it is to say goodbye, I find peace in knowing you are pain-free and in the arms of your Saviour. You will be sorely missed." I Love you, Sister (He always called me Sister)
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