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John Listisen

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John Listisen, 81, of Butler, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Listisen. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Listisen; and loving children, Lauren (Dan) Bombich, Jay (Heidi) Listisen, Jill (Les) Ankney and Ginger Anderson; and his beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Kayla, Holly, Josh, Madison, Liam, Connor, Luke, Brennon, Quinn, Cierrah, Kai, Willow and Lilly. He is also survived by his sister, Joanne (Will) Hunter; three nieces Leslie, Lynn and Karen; and his crazy, curious fur baby, Oreo.

John proudly served our country in the Navy from 1962 to 1966. He was an airplane enthusiast and loved working on his planes and enjoyed hiking, biking and kayaking.

LISTISEN — Visitation and funeral services for John Listisen, who died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, will be private.

Arrangements are entrusted to EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s honor may be made to the Butler Freeport Community Trail at butlerfreeporttrail.org. Please take a hike on his favorite trail and remember him.

For more information, please visit kanaifuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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