John Joseph Senalik, 94, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. John was born on November 13, 1930, son of John Frank and Lottie (Waschevscki) Senalik. He is survived by Mary Lou (Ertel) Davis who he married on June 25, 1988.
Also surviving are his two sons, Larry (Diane) Senalik of Pleasant Plains and Douglas (Mary Palmer) Senalik of Madison, WI; two stepsons, Michael (Brandi) Davis of Nashville, TN and Larry (Janice) Davis of St. Charles, MO; seven grandchildren: Christopher Adam (Greg Abbott) Senalik, Brooke (Timothy) Sullivan, Matthew Senalik, Kara (Ryan) Merryman, Michael (Whitney) Davis, Jake Davis, and Sydni (Jordan) Farhat; five great-grandchildren: Mackenzie, Jackson, Braelyn, Isaiah, and Sloan; sister, Donna (Don) Davis of Springfield; sister-in-law, Barbara Senalik of Springfield, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Thomas Senalik; and Edith Fox, the mother of Larry and Douglas.
John was a lifelong resident of Springfield where he was a dedicated member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. A skilled carpenter and jack of all trades, John worked in home construction for Hypke Brothers after serving in the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He then became a maintenance technician for Dickey – John, where he retired after 14 years.
In retirement, John was able to do many of his favorite hobbies including bowling, fishing, and hunting. He also was a member of the American Legion Post #32. John loved being involved in various bowling leagues. Because of John’s selflessness and dedication to the U.S., he was invited on the Honor Flight for Korean War Veterans as a token of America’s gratitude for his service.
The family will host a memorial service at 11 am, Monday, January 27, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W Washington St., Springfield with continued fellowship following.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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