John Herron

John Herron, 78, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City with Intern Pastor Beth Hurt from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service on Monday.

John Eugene Herron, the son of John Jr. and Genevieve (DeWalle) Herron, was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Charles City. He attended schools in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1965. After high school, John served in the United States Army from 1966-1968. When John returned from the Army, he rekindled his friendship with Karol Fredrick and on July 27, 1969, the two were married at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City.

John worked at White Farm for nine years. He followed in his father’s footsteps through their tool & die apprentice program and obtained his Journeyman’s Card. He then worked for GMT, which later became TDS, in Waverly until his retirement. In retirement, he worked part-time for T&C Machine in Charles City. John was very proud of his military service and in 2023 he received his Quilt of Valor and went on the Honor Flight to DC with his brother-in-law. John was a member of the Moose and The Izaak Walton League.

John was a very avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, and tending to his and Karol’s flower and vegetable gardens. He was also a handyman and enjoyed welding, woodworking, and completing projects around his house and for others. John also liked working on cars, especially his 1967 Convertible GTO. John loved his family and loved attending family gatherings.

Living family members include his wife, Karol Herron; son, Tony (Kristi) Herron; grandchildren: Mickay (Rebecca) Liddle and Calem Liddle; great-grandchildren: Joseph, Alexxa, Alecia, Aspen, and Jaxson; sister, Jennifer (David) Seckar; sister-in-law, Sara Lyn (Ernie) Uetz; brother-in-law, Steven (Bev) Fredrick; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph Herron; and brother, Steven Herron.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to The Izaak Walton League.

Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.