John Andrew Dreitzler passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2016, with family by his side. John was born on Oct. 21, 1925, in Park City, Utah, to Glen Dreitzler and Nellie Mair. He married Evelyn Gladys Herron on Dec. 18, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. John told wonderful stories of growing up in Park City. His father, who worked as a miner, died when he was just a teenager, and he moved with his mother and three sisters to Heber. Always a hard worker, John found various jobs to help support the family until he was drafted into the Army, where he served in Europe during World War II. When he returned, he was stationed at the Tooele Army Depot where he met Evelyn. Six months later, they ran away to Ely, Nevada, together with Evelyn’s sister Blanche and her fiancé Lloyd Berry to be married in a double wedding ceremony. The two couples remained best of friends their entire lives. “Jack,” as he was known to his family and friends in Park City and Heber, shared a special life-long bond with his cousin Howard Wall — they were brothers. The two always greeted each other with “howdy” followed by a big, mischievous smile. John worked at the Tooele Army Depot, and he ran “John’s Barber Shop,” where he had a loyal following of regular customers. John appreciated the simple things in life. He had a good sense of humor and he loved to give crazy “nicknames” to friends and family. He was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren. His family was everything to him. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn; son Ron and wife Debbie; daughter Debbie Nisson; grandchildren Camille Martinez, Allison Miller, Lindsey Pace, Lauren Dreitzler, Leslie Reese, Deidra Sandoval and Brooks Nisson; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Dreitzler and Jim Dreitzler. The family sends a special thank you to his caregivers Rose, Cheryl Lynn, Barbara, Tina and Canyons Hospice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Tooele LDS 11th Ward, 180 S. Coleman Street. A viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 15 from 6–8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, Utah, and one hour prior to the funeral. Interment Tooele City Cemetery.
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John Andrew Dreitzler
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