John E. Sanville, of Marionville, MO, passed away at his home on April 12, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born in Springfield, IL on August 28, 1944, to Everett and Mildred (Langston) Sanville. John was one of two children in the home. At an early age John's family relocated to Colorado where John spent most of his life. He graduated from Adams High School and then went on to attend CSU (Colorado State University) graduating with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. John married Karen Arnsmeyer and this union was blessed with two sons, John and Aaron. He worked for Caterpillar for over 30 years, starting in the packaging and shipping department and retiring in the maintenance department. John was an avid CB radio operator; his call name was KA0VOF. He was a collector of power line insulators and was a member of the National Insulators Association. John and his family relocated to Marionville to help manage the family farm, along with Karen's brother Roy. Together they raised Merino sheep, Limousine cattle and chickens. They both had a deep love for animals, big and small. John was a devoted husband to Karen until her passing in 2021. John drove a school bus for the Marionville public school system for almost 5 years, until his health began to decline. John was a great father, grandfather, and even great grandfather, he was a devoted husband, and a mild mannered, kindhearted soul, and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Karen and his sister, Virginia Leissoo. John is survived by his sons, John (Kimi) Sanville and Aaron Sanville, grandchildren Kasey Guthrie, Kelsey Sanville (Patrick), Briana (Savannah) Sanville and Julia (Jon) Timmins, 4 great grandchildren Kylie and Emma Guthrie and Braelynn and Millie Jane Timmins as well as other extended family and friends. There will be a Celebration of John's life in Colorado at a later date. He will be inurned with his wife Karen at Brashears Cemetery, also at a later date