John Nardini

John Nardini, son of Peter and Pauline (Seghi) Nardini, was born January 18, 1927 in Madrid, Iowa and died July 29, 2015 at Dallas County Hospital. John first attended school in Zook Spur, a coal mining town south of Madrid, and went on to graduate from Madrid High School in 1945. On June 4, 1945 he joined the Army. During John's service he earned the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Germany and was honorably discharged January 2, 1947. On May 19, 1949 John and Marilyn were united in marriage. John worked in the dry cleaning business for most of his life, working at GI Bile, Deluxe Cleaner and Hall Brothers until owning his own business. He was a faithful member of the St. Patrick Church. He worked as the Chief Custodian for the Perry School District. John is preceded by his parents, wife Marilyn, son Timothy, brother Bernie Nordini and sister Arlene Galetich and her husband William. He is survived by his sons John L. Nardini (Peggy) of Madrid, Mark Nardini of Perry; grandchildren Micah (Ryan) Benes of Mankato, MN, Michael Nardini of Ames, Jeff (Tamara) Nardini of Granger, Scott Nardini of Nevada; great-grandchildren Collin, Brody and Andrea; sister-in-law Mary Nordini of Colorado; special friend and loving caregiver Nora Sayles; other relatives and many friends. There will be a private ceremony with family on Thursday August 13, 2015.