John Louis Josserand's Obituary
ohn Louis Josserand, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (10-01-2021) at 12:35 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday (10-08-2021) at Norwest Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to service times. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to: Northwest Christian Church or Illinois Center for Autism 548 Ruby Lane Fairview Heights, IL. 62208.
John was born on November 24, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Joseph Delos Josserand and Ruby Fern (Ruffner) Josserand. He married Barbara Ann Tetley on October 29, 1961 in Decatur, IL.
John worked at Firestone for 38 years and three months retiring in 2001. He was very active at Northwest Christian Church serving as a Deacon, Elder, Vice President of the Congregation, and also teaching Sunday School and working in the Food Pantry.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years of marriage Barabara of Decatur, IL., son: Steven W. Josserand of Kissimmee, FL., daughter: Michelle Lynn Spencer and husband Jamie of Kissimmee, FL., grandchildren: Nicolas Josserand, Haley Fulscher, John Fulscher, Heidi Long, Brooke Schrieber, Cassie Cox; three great-grandchildren: Lucy Schrieber, Natalie Long, and Gabriel Long and one brother Joe Josserand of Forsyth, IL.
John was preceded in death by his parents, one son Lee Josserand, one grandson Jack Fulscher, and one brother Jack Josserand.
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