Mr. John J. Spetyla, 66, of Morris, passed away at his home Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 29, 1946, in Chicago, Ill.,  John was the son of Helen and Joseph (Tauteris) Spetyla.

He served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1964 to 1971. While serving in Vietnam, he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Rifle M-14, Vietnam Service Medal and one Overseas Service Bar. He was a lifelong member of VFW Post 6049 in Morris.