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06/25/2016 - John Keith Miskimins
A memorial service for John Keith Miskimins, age 68, formerly of Chadron, NE, will be at 2:00 PM on June 25, 2016 at the VFW Hall in Torrington, WY.
John was cremated.
Condolences can be sent to Karen at 1060 Back Country Trail, Mesquite, NV89034.
A memorial has been established. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Chadron Volunteer Fire and Rescue, or St. Jude’s Hospital.
John moved on to “that big golf course above” on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at home in Mesquite, NV, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Torrington, WY on September 3, 1947 to Robert Andrew and Chattie Mildred (Sweaney) Miskimins. He married Karen Maria (Marchi) Miskimins on August 12, 1989 in Cheyenne, WY.
Most of John’s childhood years were spent on various ranches in Eastern Wyoming, from LaGrange to Casper to Torrington. He graduated from Torrington High School. In January of 1968, John joined the Army. He did an extended stay in Vietnam with the 101st and was honorably discharged in August 1969 after being awarded the following medals and citations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation. Upon returning home, he dabbled in many occupations, settling on the oil industry until 1986. As the price of oil dove down, he began his career in the automotive industry.
John finished his working years as the dealer of John Miskimins Motors in Chadron, NE. While owning the store, he was always known to support and donate to almost anyone who came in and needed help. He was especially proud of his years in the “Tower” above the car lot, staying there until pickups were filled with toys and food for the local children. This was the beginning of “Caring & Sharing Christmas.” While the dealer, John was awarded “Employer of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce, and the state of Nebraska small business center awarded him “Champion of Small Business” for the state. He so believed in giving back to the community that supported him for so many years.
Upon retiring to Mesquite, his days were occupied with golf and poker. John, his brothers and local friends managed to get in about three rounds a week, while he tried to get in at least two days of poker with his club. He also enjoyed the last couple of years taking the grandchildren on a trip someplace different every summer.
John is survived by wife Karen Miskimins, children Matthew Miskimins of Denver, CO, Cody and Flossie Erben of Eagle, ID, and Lauren Erben of Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren Tristan and Kylee Miskimins of Casper, WY, Jonathan Miskimins of Casper, WY, Trinity Miskimins of Casper, WY, Tyler Erben of Eagle, ID, and Nora Erben of Eagle, ID; father-in-law Lucien Marchi of Schaumburg, IL; siblings Richard Miskimins of Overland Park, KS, Wilson and Virginia Miskimins of Torrington, WY, Phyllis Black of Torrington, WY, Kathleen Gregory of Ft. Calhoun, NE, Larry and Beverly Miskimins of Torrington, WY, Lois Patterson of Torrington, WY, Patricia Jean and Gary Dalton of Torrington, WY, Melvin Miskimins of Glenrock, WY, Thomas and Raeann Miskimins of Casper, WY, and Dale and Ellen Marchi of Algonquin, IL; 39 nieces and nephews, and more than can be counted great- and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Chattie Miskimins, brother-in-law Richard Patterson, and sister-in-law Gwen Miskimins.
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