John "Roy" Nippert, age 79, of LaSalle, IL

John "Roy" Nippert, age 79, of LaSalle, IL, died March 19, 2023.

Roy was the son of the late Florence and William; loving brother of William T. Jr. (Lena) of West Chicago, Robert J. (Grace) of Florida, Paula (Ken) Sutherland of Tennessee, MaryJane A. Molenkamp of Missouri, M. Zenobia Nippert of Michigan, Richard C. of Washington D.C., the late Michella and the late Nathalie Anne; fond uncle and great-uncle of Many; friend and cousin of many. Roy was preceded in death by his dear companion, Gail.

Roy was a US Army Veteran who served in Korea during the Vietnam War.

Roy had lived in LaSalle and Mendota for the last 5 years. Roy lived in Villa Park from 1956 until he joined the US Army in 1967. After his discharge from the US Army in 1969, he returned to Villa Park, where he lived until 1987 when he moved to Bolingbrook; he lived there until 2018.

Roy was an Accountant and worked for Ragnar Benson and for Rolnic Cement. He also worked as a night bartender and various country clubs in the Bolingbrook area.

Roy loved golfing, bowling and football.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 24, from 2-9 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Funeral Service Saturday, March 25, at 10 AM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 58517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517, or the Illinois Veteran's Home, 1015 O'Conor Ave, La Salle, IL 61301.

Info http://www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.