John A. Berlette

Col John A. Berlette USAF (Ret), age 86, of Laurie, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, at his home. Survivors include: his wife, Norma, of the home; daughter, Leslie Kelly of Melbourne, Fla.; son, Col Craig Berlette USAF (Ret) of Carlisle, Mass.; step-son, Craig Morrison of Gravois Mills; step-daughter, Valerie Galloway of Springfield; three grand-children; four step-grand-children; and a sister. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 12, at Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Entombment will be held at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. www.kidwellgarber.com