John Robert Katich
April 20, 1955 — July 16, 2025
John Robert Katich was born April 20, 1955, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Charles and Norma (Sheston) Katich.
As a boy, John’s family lived in Centerville and Knoxville before settling in Des Moines. He graduated from Dowling High School in 1973 and Simpson College in 1977. His career was spent in the insurance business and later in radio broadcasting. On July 29, 1989, he was united in marriage to Santa Martinez. To this union one son, Justin, was born. The couple have lived in Knoxville, Iowa, since 1992.
John was an extremely well-read person, both in current events and history. He also enjoyed a lively political debate. Reading, gaining, and sharing knowledge was a true passion for John.
John passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Unity Point-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines, at the age of 70 years.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa; grandfather, George Sheston; maternal grandparents, John and Bernice Fisher; and paternal grandparents, John and Mary Katich.
Those left to honor John’s memory include his wife, Santa; son, Justin; parents, Chuck and Norma; siblings: Joseph, James, Nancy, Matthew and Kathryn and many other family members and friends.
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