John L. Caldwell, 60, of Riverton, Illinois, passed away Saturday Feb. 9, 2013 at his home with his family and friends by his side.

He was born in Lincoln, IL, October 26, 1952 the son of Lloyd and Mildred McIntire Caldwell. His parents and grandparents preceded him in death.

John married Sandra K. Lehn of Warrensburg, in Decatur, IL May 25, 1996 and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Melinda Jean Raber of Lexington, KY, John "Kyle" (wife Rachel) Caldwell and Sarah Elizabeth Caldwell both of Riverton, 2 grandchildren; Cassandra Jean Raber and Trever Raber, 3 sisters; Jayne (husband David) Brewer of Florida, Ann (Husband Sam) Yattoni of Glenarm, IL, and Christine (Husband Rennie) Elam of Riverton, his step-mother, Treece Caldwell of Florida, his step-daughter Chystal Webb of Hawaii, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

John worked for the State of Illinois Department of Public Health and also as security at the Dance Corral. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a founding member of the Illuminati Motorcycle Club of Illinois, and a member of the Sharon United Methodist Church in Decatur and the Riverton United Methodist Church.

Following John's wishes, he has donated his body to SIU School of Medicine for anatomical research.

Published in State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - Monday, February 11, 2013