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John was born in 1950 in Creston, Iowa to Raymond and Helen (Lauffer) Woollums. The family moved around a lot and he attended Interstate 35, Winterset and graduated from Norwalk High School. He met his "perfect" woman, Linda as a junior in high school. They were married in 1970. They had two children, Nikki and Rob who blessed them with four grandchildren.
John loved fishing, hunting and boating. He loved bringing the grandchildren along on these adventures and they loved driving his boat.
After attending Lincoln Technicial College, he worked for Frye Copy Systems until the late 1980's. Then worked at Roberts Dairy, where he was a maintenance mechanic, until his "retirement" in 2004.
John is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Nikki (Bobby) Seward of Winterset, Iowa and Rob (Lynn) Woollums of Johnston, Iowa; three grandsons, Jacob Bakerink, Jackson Bakerink and Carter Woollums; one granddaughter, Addison "Nugget" Woollums; siblings, Jim (Dianne) Woollums and Janette (Rob) Mathews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna (Rick) Bussanmas and Debbie (Pat) Scholer. As well as several nieces, nephews and their families.
John was preceded in death by his parents and Linda's parents, Kenneth and Vivian Essick.
Memorials may be directed to the family, that will be designated at a later time.
Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.
Arrangements by Iles Norwalk Chapel.
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Bob Dittmar
November 3, 2024
John helped me grieve when my Glennie passed
I will always remember how thoughtful and caring he was at my time of need. He will be missed and remembered always
Bobby
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