John was born on January 31, 1931 in Hoosier, to John and Marie Bryan. He married Minnie Nelson on November 25, 1953, in Appleton. She preceded him in death in 2008.
Also preceding him are his parents, his sisters, and his son, William "Bill" Bryan.
He is survived by his children, Darell (Michelle) Bryan of Bartonville, John Daniel Bryan of Peoria, Steve Bryan of Bartonville, and Brenda (Jeff) Bryan of Florida; daughter-in-law, Annette Bryan of Bartonville; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
He worked for Caterpillar for many years before retiring in 1981.
John loved riding his golf cart around, gardening and selling his vegetables, and keeping his family busy chopping and selling firewood, and mowing his large property. He especially enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels bread everyday.
John's celebration of life gathering will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com for the Bryan family.
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