John L. Vissers, age 71, of Callahan, Florida passed away on June 26, 2021.  He was born on May 1, 1950 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Lawrence and Genevieve Vissers.  John served 24 years in the US Air Force retiring at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant with a bronze star medal for his efforts in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He later retired from Raytheon after 17 years as a Senior Technical Engineer with recognition from Secretary of Defense for his contributions to the Pentagon during 9/11.

John met the love of his life, Myrna, while stationed in the Philippines.  They went on to have three children, Marjorie, Josephine, and Lawrence.  He was a very loving husband and father; and those who knew him could see the love of his family.  John was a kind, gentle soul who was well-respected by so many of his family, friends, and co-workers.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Genevieve Vissers; younger brother, Edward Vissers.

John is survived by his loving wife, Myrna; daughters, Marjorie (Charles) Ramos, Josephine Vissers (Devin Agustin); son, Lawrence (Sara) Vissers II; grandsons, Taylor Vissers, Justin Webb; brothers, Joseph (Betty) Vissers, Leo (Cecilia) Vissers, Peter (Karla) Vissers; sisters, Patricia (Frank) Hock, Ellen (Lewis-deceased) Del Marcelle, Lucille (Robert) Minten, Marie (Donald) Kocken, Ruth (John) VanDomelen, Anita (Vernon) Ambrosius; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass Service and Military Honors will be rendered on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 4pm at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Callahan, Florida with Father Dung Bui officiating followed by a Celebration of John's Life in the fellowship hall.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial services will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11am. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.