Middlebury - John E. Egner Jr. John Edmund Egner Jr. of Middlebury, VT passed away on July 13 at the age of 80. John was born on November 4, 1932 in Glen Ridge, NJ to John Edmund Egner and Mildred Watkins Egner. He attended Verona High School and the New Hampton School and graduated in 1951. He earned a Business Degree from Lehigh University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. John worked for Goodall Rubber Company for 25 years living in the Philadelphia and Boston areas. After retiring, John moved to Middlebury and became involved in the community, he was a member of Middlebury Fitness, a faithful member of St. Stephens Episcopal church, and he enjoyed singing in the St. Stephens choir, and served on the board of Shard Villa. Never one to rest, he consulted for several firms keeping him involved in the business community and traveling the country. On April 21st, 1956, he married Debra Colby at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, PA. They honeymooned in Bermuda at Elbow beach. John served in the Army during the Korean War and was discharged in 1957. John and Debra have five children. Tracy Welch, of Weare, NH, Marcy Wisnowski of Middlebury, Scott of Boston, MA, Mark of Princeton, NJ, and Brett Egner of Yardley, PA. John was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He had a lifelong love for music, was passionate about politics and sports, and could be found most weekends watching his children or grandchildren play sports from grade school through college. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Debra; daughters, Tracy and Marcy; and sons Scott, Mark and Brett; son in law, Tom Wisnowski, daughters in law, Maeve Egner, Kathryn Gellenbeck and future daughter in law, Olivia Radon. Nine grandchildren; Heather, Reese, Lexi, and Corey Wisnowski; John and Ashley Egner; Lindsay Bernard and Keara Welch; and Josie Egner. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service on Saturday July 20th at 4pm at the St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Middlebury. Later in the summer there will be a memorial service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com