June 14, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.
John Skeoch
Dec. 6, 1932-June 11, 2019
John “Buttnz” Richard Skeoch, age 86, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan, after a sudden illness.
John was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Harrison, Ohio the son of William and Goldie (Waller) Skeoch. He married Marlene Bradley on Sept. 11, 1954.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. John retired from the Indiana State Police Redkey Post after 38 years, five months and nine days of service.
John and his wife, Marlene, were known as Buttnz and Bowz. They worked together as professional clowns for many years, often greeting fairgoers at the Jay County Fair and other events in the area. They were favorites of many generations of children in the area.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, the NRA, Redkey American Legion Post and Odd Fellows in Dunkirk.
Survivors include:
His wife of 64 years — Marlene Skeoch, Dunkirk, Indiana
One daughter — Karen Sulfridge (husband: Dennis), New Braunfels, Texas
Three sons — Brian Skeoch (wife: Judi), Glenrock, Wyoming, Gary Skeoch, San Antonio, Texas, and Charles Skeoch (wife: Melissa), New Braunfels, Texas
Three grandchildren — Darren Sulfridge (wife: Kimberly), Holly Taylor (husband: Scott) and Misty Zayas (husband: Alex)
Three great-grandchildren — Ellie Taylor, Brody Taylor and Angel Zayas
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Sharon Taylor will officiate and burial will follow in Dunkirk IOOF Cemetery. The Dunkirk American Legion and Air Force Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request balloons and memories to share of John.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
John was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Harrison, Ohio the son of William and Goldie (Waller) Skeoch. He married Marlene Bradley on Sept. 11, 1954.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. John retired from the Indiana State Police Redkey Post after 38 years, five months and nine days of service.
John and his wife, Marlene, were known as Buttnz and Bowz. They worked together as professional clowns for many years, often greeting fairgoers at the Jay County Fair and other events in the area. They were favorites of many generations of children in the area.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, the NRA, Redkey American Legion Post and Odd Fellows in Dunkirk.
Survivors include:
His wife of 64 years — Marlene Skeoch, Dunkirk, Indiana
One daughter — Karen Sulfridge (husband: Dennis), New Braunfels, Texas
Three sons — Brian Skeoch (wife: Judi), Glenrock, Wyoming, Gary Skeoch, San Antonio, Texas, and Charles Skeoch (wife: Melissa), New Braunfels, Texas
Three grandchildren — Darren Sulfridge (wife: Kimberly), Holly Taylor (husband: Scott) and Misty Zayas (husband: Alex)
Three great-grandchildren — Ellie Taylor, Brody Taylor and Angel Zayas
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Sharon Taylor will officiate and burial will follow in Dunkirk IOOF Cemetery. The Dunkirk American Legion and Air Force Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request balloons and memories to share of John.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
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