Visitation with family will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 “O” Street, Lincoln, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln.
Rosary at 10:15 a.m. – Service at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the service.
John was born February 28, 1944, in Loup City, the son of Edward A. “Fritz” and Anna H. (Eurek) Shotkoski.
He grew up on a farm south of Arcadia, attended Loup City schools, and graduated in 1962. In 1965, he joined the United State Marine Corps Reserve. In 1966, John married Marilyn Ritchie, they later divorced.
John was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 35 years, the last six years John was elected to serve as Vice President of Local 286, URW/United Steel Workers Union.
John was a member of St. John The Apostle Catholic Church.
Survivors: son, Jon and daughter-in-law Cassie; grandson, Eli Glenn Shotkoski, all of Lincoln; siblings and spouses, Pat Opp of Wood River, Janis Palu of Grand Island, Tom and Jacque Shotkoski of Lincoln, Rosie Dooley of Wood River, Kathy Bydalek of Kearney, Joyce and Randy Rowley of Grand Island; and many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents and sister Virginia.
Memorials many be suggested to St. John The Apostle Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.