John worked many years with the Lincoln Police Department and then with the City of Lincoln in the Personnel Department (Labor/Contracts), retiring from this position. John was a United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed being a part of his Corvette Club, golfing, heading the Match Club for Nebraska Volleyball, and being a part/looking forward to qualification day for Conceal and Carry Permits; most importantly, John enjoyed time spent with family and friends.
Family members include his wife of 50 years, Judy, of Lincoln; sister Nancy (Mike) Henderson of Sun Lakes, AZ; sister-in-law Cheryl Cripe of Chandler, AZ; brother-in-law Howard Schultz of Ruskin, NE; nieces and nephews Joshua Cripe (fiancée Kayla Gebhardt), Michael (Andrea) Henderson, Matthew (Jill) Henderson, Mitchell Henderson, Merri (Scott) Chappell, Chris (Lisa) Schultz, Tony (Connie) Schultz, Jeff (Jennie) Schultz, Tracy (Brad) Purcell, Kurt Schultz, Gina (Jeremy) Olson, and Brian (Kelly) Schultz. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel Cripe, and sister-in-law Janice E. Schultz.
Funeral Mass to be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St., Lincoln. Fr. Lyle Johnson presiding. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00-6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr. Lincoln. Burial will take place following the service Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Omaha National Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Volleyball), St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Lincoln City Mission, or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.