Jon D. Scoville

Jon Daniel Scoville was born to Daniel J. & Bernice J. (Crane) Scoville on August 8, 1941 at Hebron, Nebraska. He passed from this life on July 8, 2025, one month from his 84th birthday, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska. Jon attended grade school in Kansas and Nebraska. He graduated from Hebron High school in 1960. Jon met Leona Fink while in high school. They were married on August 17, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hebron, Nebraska. Jon worked several jobs and settled on managing a Grain Elevator in Iowa, until an accident left him unable to continue his work there. The family then moved to Hastings, Nebraska and Jon worked for Friend’s Motor Supply as a parts man. The family then relocated to Sutton, Nebraska where Jon served as manager of the NAPA Auto Parts Store. After many back surgeries, Jon recovered enough to begin working for the State Of Nebraska Department of Roads. He loved driving and clearing roads. Jon had a deep love for music and he learned to play his guitar and sing. He joined several bands. He and son, Douglas, played as ‘J.D. & The Country Boys.’ Later, he joined his friend Harvey Taylor as the ‘The Rawhide Band.’ They played all over southeastern Nebraska for the nearly 25 years. He treasured all his friends he met and played with over the years. Jon was also actively involved in the Knights Of Columbus and enjoyed serving in this organization. Jon was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, John Fink and Bob Millius; and infant great granddaughter, Ainsley Bienhoff. He is survived by his wife, Leona of Geneva, Nebraska; children, Douglas & Brenda Scoville of Clay Center, Nebraska, Shari & Bruce McDowell of Trumbull, Nebraska, Becky & Tom Goedert of Milligan, Nebraska, Kelly & Jerry Schmitt of Hebron, Nebraska, and Joe Scoville of Omaha, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie & Jim Merritt, Connie & Del Wit, Deborah & Charles Granter, and Cindy Scoville; sisters-in-law, Donna Millius and Kathy Fink; brothers-in-law, Tony Fink, Jerry Fink, Ron Fink, Dale Fink, Ben Fink, Dan Fink, Larry Fink, Chuck Fink and families. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jon was held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hebron, Nebraska. A Rosary was prayed prior to the Mass. Father Steven Major presided over the Mass. Carlece Kenner was the organist and Kurk Wiedel was the cantor. The songs for the Mass included “Be Not Afraid,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.” Pallbearers included Jeremiah McDowell, Joshua McDowell, Luke Goedert, Paul Goedert, Jordan Schmitt, Landon Schmitt, Peyton Schmitt and Mitchell Scoville. Honorary Pallbearers included Katelyn Scoville, Danielle Scoville, Megan Sorenson, Alyssa Bienhoff, Sarah Rohr, Hannah Schmitt, and Cora Scoville. A Graveside Service was held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Hebron, Nebraska. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

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Jon D. Scoville

August 8, 1941 - July 8, 2025