BUCKLIN – John E. Immell, 83, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Hill Top House, Bucklin.

He was born November 15, 1932 at Bucklin, the son of Edgar and Faye (McCauley) Immell. A lifetime Ford County resident, he owned and operated John's Repair and John's Engine in Bucklin.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

On January 22, 1956 he married Joan Ross at the Methodist Church in Bucklin.

Survivors include: his wife, Joan, Bucklin; 2 sons, Greg and wife Monique, Mullinville and Doug and wife Paula, Austin, Texas; 4 grandchildren, John Ross Immell, Keshia Immell, Lauren Saulnier and husband Ty and Kelsie Immell; and 1 great grandson, Damian Ross Immell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Allan Immell.

Funeral will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Bucklin, with Pastor Rick Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Bucklin Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation with the family present will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin.

The family suggests memorials to Prairie Home Health or Hill Top House both in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834.