Obituary: John Eveland

John D. Eveland, 85, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025,  at Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls after a lengthy battle with  Parkinson's Disease. 

He was born May 30, 1940, in Yonkers, New York, the son of John R. and Janie  (Sands) Eveland. He graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1959 and  obtained a bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University. He married Dianne E.  Armstrong on September 5, 1981, in Las Vegas. 

John owned and operated the National Cigar Store, Sycamore Convenience, Hill  Street News, and many other businesses in Waterloo. He also managed several real  estate properties in the area. 

He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a former member of St.  Timothy Lutheran Church in Hudson and Trinity Episcopal Church in Waterloo.  He was very active in fundraising for UNI Panthers athletics, as well as for other  philanthropic research organizations like the American Cancer Society. 

John is survived by his wife, Dianne Eveland of Waterloo; a daughter, Tara (Nick  Shields) Eveland of San Diego, CA; two step-children, Teresa (Bert) Strayer of  Hudson, and Todd (Abby) Armstrong of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren,  Amanda Strayer, Samuel Strayer, Stela Armstrong, Isaiah Armstrong, Ami (Gabe)  Gebremicael, Yvenson Armstrong, Evie Armstrong, and Isabella Armstrong; two  great-grandchildren, Yazmyn Armstrong and Aveena Gebremicael; a sister, Susan  (Bob) Kerr of Plano, TX; and two nephews, Eric Kerr, and Russell (Sandra) Kerr. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on today, October 2, 2025, at  Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1301 Kimball Ave., with burial at Memorial  Park Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Visitation from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,  October 1, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo; also, for one  hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.  Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park  is assisting the family, 319-233-3146.ole Inc., or Preborn.