John Leon Bonner

John Leon Bonner, 85, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born December 27, 1934 in Orchard, Iowa, the son of Harold & Wilda (Clark) Bonner. John served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Miriam Spry on February 25, 1961 at Central Christian Church in Waterloo. She preceded him in death February 15, 2017. John was a Maintenance Mechanic at John Deere for many years. He also was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Autumn) Bonner of Cedar Falls and Brian (Brenda) Bonner of LaPorte City, Iowa; five grandchildren, Ashley Bonner, Lauren Bonner, Ali Bonner, Maddie Bonner and Abby Bonner; and one niece, Katherine Spry.

John was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Private graveside services are being planned with military honors conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.