Thursday July 12, 2018. Loving husband of 50 years to Patricia Hlavaty (nee: Sullivan); dear father of John (Karen) Hlavaty, Jackie (Gary) Blankenship, Jerry (Jodi) Hlavaty, Jenny (Shon) Sadler, and Joe (Chelsie Naumann) Hlavaty; dearest grandfather of Shaun, Blake, Josh, Hannah, Garrett, Gracie, Hayden, Olivia; great grandfather of Landon, Tylan, Alexander, Liam, Easton, Kathryn and Joshua; dear brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to many.
John faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. He also wanted a Viking Funeral.
Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. Monday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.