John Dale Sanders Jr., 75, of De Soto died Jan. 11, 2018, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Sanders was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Amvets Post 48 in De Soto and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born Nov. 30, 1942, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Schachtile) and John Sanders Sr.
He is survived by three sons: Scott Elliott of St. Charles, Tracy (Sandy) Sanders of Bloomsdale and Robert (Lisa) Sanders of Hillsboro; four grandchildren: Justin, Jordon, Amanda and Kelly; and four great-grandchildren: Madison, Morgan, Alyvia and Shane.
He was preceded in death by a son: John Sanders III.
Visitation is at 3 p.m. and a memorial service is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., in De Soto, officiated by Pastor Rick Pirtle. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.