(Veteran)

John P. Masters, 71, of Blair, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, in Omaha. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Kennard Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

John Paul Masters was born July 2, 1934, in Arlington to Paul and Bessie Masters. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard.

He attended school in Kennard, and graduated in 1952. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy for three years.

When he returned from the service, he worked in a gas station, worked at a steel company, and was a truck driver for several years, and also farmed.

In 1980, he found out he had muscular sclerosis. His life changed at that time. As a truck driver, he loved his eight-track tapes, so he started listening to them. He also watched many movies on his VCR. His favorite actor was John Wayne; he probably had nearly every movie the actor ever made.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Bruce Masters and John Jr. and Sally Masters, all of Blair; daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Nielsen of Blair, and Julie Masters of Indianola, Iowa; special person, Joan Masters, of Blair; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Masters and Betty and Stan Carnes, all of Blair, Mary Vogel of Omaha; brother, Robert Masters of Blair; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Billy and Thomas Masters; grandson, Jason Masters, and daughter-in-law, Ginger Masters.

Omaha World Herald 22 Aug 2005

Masters – John P., Sr. age 71 of Blair. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, John and Sally Masters, Jr., Bruce; daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Nielsen, all of Blair. Julie Masters, Indianola, IA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; Joan Masters, Blair; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Masters, Betty and Stan Carnes, all of Blair; Mary Vogel, Omaha; brother, Robert, Blair.

Services 10:30 am Wed. at Funeral Home. Burial Kennard Cemetery. Visitation will begin 9 am Tues. at Funeral Home with family receiving friends 6-8 pm.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair NE 402-426-2191