More detail on this person: Ret. CW4 John
Larry Rovetto took his final flight from this
world to the next on June 17th, 2014.
John's takeoff was overseen by Jo, his beautiful
bride of 55 years, his family and friends.
John Larry was born in Clayton, Idaho to John and
Hannah Hill Rovetto, November 15th, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his
brother Roland Rovetto of Clayton, Idaho.
John enlisted in the United States Army in 1953,
attended Warrant Officer Candidate School, and
rose to the rank of CW4 in the United States Army.
While on active duty he served in Korea, attended
two tours of duty in Vietnam, and posted to
numerous positions throughout Europe, Africa and
Saudi Arabia. He has been awarded the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal; The National Defense
Medal; The Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Fourteen
Air Medals; The Army Commendation Medal; The
Meritorious Service Medal; The Vietnam Service
Medal with Three Bronze Stars and Two Purple
Hearts. John retired from the U.S. Army in 1975
after 22 years of service. He then began a second
career as a private pilot for Odell Geer
Construction Company for whom he worked until his
retirement in 2000.
All of his friends and family considered him the
"Go To Guy" for any situation.
He was a proud member of the DAV, VFW,
American Legion, AOPA, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots
Association, The Army Aviation Association and the
Temple Aero Modelers Club.
John Larry is survived by his loving wife Jo,
Sons: Mike and his wife Jay, Marty, Jeff and his
wife Tina, daughter Angela and her husband Rob
Colvard; Brothers: Michael, Gary and his wife
Katie; Nephews: Dennis and his wife Denise; Bud;
Grandchildren: Keriden, David, Sara, Tony, Millie,
Jeff Jr., Joshua, Jacob, Jessica, Jolie, Chris;
many great grandchildren and many friends whom
he considered family.
A Celebration of his life will be held at the
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at a date
to be announced.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations
be made to the Scott & White Hospice Program,
5701 Airport Road, Temple, TX 76504.
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