John Leonard Lovinger, 76, of Hillsboro died Aug. 15, 2022, in Hillsboro. Mr. Lovinger was a retired carpenter and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 253 in Festus, VFW Post 3777 in Festus, the Mississippi River Eagles in Crystal City and Crossroads Mission Church in Pevely. He enjoyed fishing; fixing and building things; and reading. He also liked wildlife photography and was a weather enthusiast. Born April 3, 1946, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of the late Evelyn (Fischer) and Leonard Lovinger.
He is survived by his wife: Yvonne (Kleipass) Lovinger of Hillsboro; two daughters: Tara (Ian Mueller) Lovinger of Yuma, Ariz., and Katherine (Joshua Williams) Lovinger of St. Louis; a stepson: Alan Kleipass of Festus; two grandchildren: Scott and Lauren; and two brothers: Paul and Chuck (Rita) Lovinger, both of Canon City, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his first wife: Sheila Lovinger.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins Drive, in Festus. A funeral service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, officiated by the Rev. Clint Plyler. Memorials may be made to the Boys Town of Missouri or Mid-America Transplant. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.