John Ewing Misenheimer

Misenheimer, John Ewing, 75, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away July 19, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Laurel Maryland, John was an avid sailor and loving family man. John retired from the Naval department after spending a significant portion of his career on the development of the first global positioning system, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Originally from Rockwell N.C., he was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lizzy, a sister Christine, and a brother "WT" William. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy; 2 sons, Eric and Keith (wife Maria); sister Sarah "Cathy"; as well as many loving brother- & sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. A service will be held 1pm at St John the Divine Episcopal Church, Thursday July 24, 2008; 705 9th St S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570. There will be a memorial service and placement of his ashes in Laurel MD sometime in September 2008.