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John A. McCollough

Birth	:	20 Nov 1920 Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Oct 2016 Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -93.8308029
Description	:	John McCollough, 95, of Webster City, died, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home. John A. McCollough, son of McKinley and Mildred Ferne Riley McCollough was born in Webster City on November 20, 1920. He attended local schools, graduating from high school in 1939. He entered the Coast Guard, serving a short time before receiving a medical discharge. He married Leola Stone on November 9, 1941. To this union two children were born, Connie Sue McCollough Haidle and Blaine McCollough. John began serving the church at an early age. He was Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School Teacher. John was president of... Read More	John McCollough, 95, of Webster City, died, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home. John A. McCollough, son of McKinley and Mildred Ferne Riley McCollough was born in Webster City on November 20, 1920. He attended local schools, graduating from high school in 1939. He entered the Coast Guard, serving a short time before receiving a medical discharge. He married Leola Stone on November 9, 1941. To this union two children were born, Connie Sue McCollough Haidle and Blaine McCollough. John began serving the church at an early age. He was Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School Teacher. John was president of the Board of Development of Westmar College and was a trustee of the College for 12 years. He served as treasurer, vice president and then president of the State Men's Organization of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He helped start E.U.B. Men in Churches in central Iowa. He became vice president of the united Methodist Men at the time of the merger of the E.U.B. Church and the Methodist Church. He was of member of the State Board of Laity. John also served his local church. He was a trustee and member of the Executive Board for many years. He was in charge of the remodeling of the church on Wilson Ave. He joined the choir at about 12-14 years of age. As an adult he became choir director, a position he held off and on for over 34 years. He was president of McCollough's Inc,. a manufacturing business originated by his grandfather, W.A. McCollough. He designed all of the products of the company for his lifetime and made many friends throughout the Midwest where their hog feeders, waterers and tanks were sold. He retired at the age of 73. John worked with the State Parole office for many years, providing work for men from the state penitentiary, giving them a new start in life. John and Leola believed in young people and helped many attend Westmar College through a scholarship fund they set up there. Following his wife's death in 2012, John returned to singing in the Faith United Methodist Church choir. He joined the Fort Dodge Barbershop Chorus. John also loved his fishing trips to Minnesota. Survivors are: daughter and son-in-law, Connie Sue and Jerry Haidle; son and daughter-in-law, Blaine and Bonnie McCollough, all of Webster City; grandchildren and spouses, Derek and Joy Haidle of Maple Grove, MN; Caren Rector, Claudia Haidle, Sara Haidle of Houston, TX; Tia and JD King of Pappillion, NE; Tara and Mark Todd of Staunton, VA; Sarah and Dion Grady of Johnston; Thea and Adam Wibholm of Williams; Clint Everett of Webster City; great-grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Haidle; McKenzie, Dakota and Kassi King; Henry and Sadie Todd; Tea and Alise Grady; Aspen, Dane, Sean and Sloane Wibholm; Cory Osbourne; Yu'neek McKnight and Nat McKnight. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a brother, Robert McCollough and a sister, Mary Donna McCollough. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Slininger officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Faith United Methodist Church. Obituary & photo published by Foster Funeral and Cremation

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John A. McCollough's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA.
When did John A. McCollough death?
John A. McCollough death on 1 Oct 2016 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -93.8308029

Family Members:

Parent

McKinley Harold McCollough

(1896 - 1962)

Mildred Ferne Riley McCollough

(1896 - 1993)

Spouse

Leola Velma Stone McCollough

(1919 - 2012)

Siblings

Mary Donna McCollough

(1927 - 1947)

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