John Rossio Jr., age 92 of Kirkwood, MO, formerly of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Manor Grove in Kirkwood, MO.

On June 28, 1929, John was born in Du Quoin, IL, to the late John and Mary nee Pinchon Rossio. Following his graduation from Collinsville High School in 1948, John served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1949-52. He married Willa Dell Cawood on October 4, 1952. They raised two daughters, Sherry and Marion, and one son, Mark. John worked as a Machinist at The Boeing Company for over 30 years as a member of the IAM. For many years, John enjoyed planting and harvesting many fruit trees. As a retiree, he looked forward to competing in the Senior Olympics each year. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed helping his children install, maintain, fix, and plant many household and gardening projects.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Willa; sister, Mary Ann Huber; son-in-law, Jeff Earnhart; and parents.

His two daughters and one son survive him, Sherry (Jim) Baylor of Arlington, TX, Marion (Jeff) Earnhart of Kirkwood, MO, and Mark (Janelle) Rossio of St. Charles, MO; five grandchildren, Brian Kite, Allen (Abby) Lett, Blake (Karla) Earnhart, Matthew Earnhart, and Sam Rossio; seven great-grandchildren, Emerson, Addison, Jack, Nolan, Archer John (AJ), Alexandria, and Ava.