John D. Pinter

John D. Pinter, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born on June 19, 1930, in DeWitt, Iowa, to John H. and Lucille M. Pinter. He attended school in that area and graduated from high school in 1947, at the age of sixteen. He did numerous construction jobs until he got a job at the Du Pont Company in Clinton, Iowa. In 1951, John was drafted into the Army. He spent 2 years stateside in the Quarter Master Division, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He also married at this time to a Kansas City girl. They returned to Iowa where he was reemployed by the Du Pont Company. After a while, a daughter was born into their union, Rhonda Michele Pinter. At this time, his mother-in-law became very ill so they returned to Kansas City, to help take care of her. John went to work at the Richards Gebaur Air Force Base. After about a year there, he was lured to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. He started to work there on March 1, 1955. He attained the rank of Permanent Sergeant and he stayed there for a full 30 years, where he retired in 1985. After retiring, John worked part time at the U.S. Marshal’s Office. After about another year, John became restless, so he and Janice moved to the Lake of the Ozarks where they remained to this day. All through these blissful years, John joined many fraternal organizations: The American Legion, The Missouri Peace Makers Association, and Law Enforcement United. His greatest love was the Ararat Shrine where he was a member for 50 years. John was also president of the 135-3 Crime watch for 8 years. John was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Pinter and Lucille M. Pinter from Eastern Iowa, a sister, and a step-daughter. He is also survived by his wife, Janice Pinter of the home; a daughter, Rhonda Michele Saxon of Kansas City, Missouri; a step-son, William “Bill” Edwin Scheerer of Carthage, Missouri; a step-daughter, Carla Jo “Jodie” Saxon of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of John's life with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 6th, at West Lake Christian Church in Laurie, with Reverend Gary Hagen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

John D. Pinter

June 19, 1930 - December 20, 2011

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