Valder "Val" John, 77, of Oneida, died Tuesday morning, August 19, 2008 at home, surrounded by family and friends. The son of the late Guy and Naomi ( Webster) John was born March 15, 1931 in Oneida. On July 5, 1980, he married the former Linda Welch in El Paso, Texas. Mr. John was a twenty- six year decorated Veteran of the U. S. Army. "VL" served in Vietnam for three tours of duty, served with the NATO Troops, and was one of eight survivors of the Sunchon Tunnel Massacre. During his years, he met five standing U.S. Presidents. Val was a member of the Robert W. Cornelius VFW Post 7784 and was a life member of the Florida Ex-POW's. Survivors include his wife, Linda, two sons, Valdor II, James, two daughters, Valerie and Karen, two stepsons, Scott and Jason Edmundson and eight grandchildren, four sisters, Jane Salzman, Dorothy Ermenc, Helema Jordan, and Susan Crotty. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Guy, three sisters, Clara, Mary and Beulah, and one brother, Jim Cooper. Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 21, 2008. Oneida Hymn Singing will begin at 6:30 pm. Prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 at Oneida United Methodist Church, Freedom Road, Oneida. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at the church with Pastor Earl L. Smith, officiating. Full VFW Veteran Services will be held at the conclusion of the funeral. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the John family.