John L. Skube Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Louis Skube Jr., born June 27, 1944, passed peacefully at 10:15 a.m. on May 7, 2021. John was a native Puebloan where he graduated from Centennial High School in 1964. There he met his wife Virginia, also a native Puebloan. John attended Southern Colorado State College (CSU-Pueblo) and graduated in 1966. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. He went on to become a Medical Technologist in 1967 at The Colorado State Hospital. John is survived by his loving wife, Virginia, of 56 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Skube) Silvati and twin grandchildren, Alexander David Silvati of Cincinnati, Ohio and Lisa (Silvati) Coons of Manhattan, Kan. John is also survived by his son, Kevin (Robin) Skube and grandchildren, Marcia and Gwendolyn Skube; sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Arlene Swords of Tupelo, Miss. John was a dedicated employee of the Colorado State Hospital for 35 years. He became in charge of the laboratory program on March 25, 1995 after 29 years of service. He worked with many patients and mentored many people. He retired in 2003 as Laboratory Director. John was an avid fisherman, hunter, and liked to camp with his friends. He worked on stained glass and created beautiful works of art. He liked to do DIY projects around the house and was on a bowling team for many years. Later in life, he enjoyed golfing. He also enjoyed photography and bicycling with his wife Virginia. John was very compassionate with his patients and worked many long hours in his career. He was a very dedicated husband, father and friend to all. He will be greatly missed. Visitation, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral Mass to follow at 2 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association of Pueblo. Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnpueblo.org.

John L. Skube Jr.

June 27, 1944 - May 7, 2021