MISHAWAKA – John Vernon Loring of Mishawaka peacefully passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family.
John was born March 1, 1933, in Iowa, to Mabel Frances Ward and Vernon James Loring.
John was raised in Tucson, Ariz., and attended the University of Arizona. He served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. Upon return, John transferred to Indiana University, where he graduated with a degree in physics.
John worked as an aeronautical engineer with Bendix, retiring in 1996.
On May 18, 1963, John married Clara Marie Miller in St. Stephen's Catholic Church, South Bend. Together they had two children, Kathleen (Patrick) Scheets and Thomas (Jody) Loring.
He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Julie (Jon) Bisceglia, Jonathan Scheets, Katie Loring and Christopher Loring. John lovingly felt great-granddaughter Jenna Kathleen Bisceglia, due March 2019, move in her mom's tummy before he passed. He was also a surrogate father to James (Shelly) Schultz and grandfather to Jerry and Eric Schultz, and anyone who needed his loving touch. John is also survived by his sister, Marita (Chuck) Dome, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ward (Shirley) Lawson.
John enjoyed Belgian bowling at the BK Club, golfing and watching IU sports. He loved nature and all animals. Above all, John cherished his family and was an extremely loving husband, dad and grandpa.
John and Clara enjoyed many travels together all over the world but loved spending time with family and friends most of all.
John will be laid to rest on Friday, Dec. 14, at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, with military rites.
Visitation will be held at Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in the funeral home.
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Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950; or Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E 100 S, Pierceton, IN 46562.
