John Shovers of Glendale died on April 17 at the age of 97.
Born in Racine, Shovers earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1939. He worked as a research chemist for Pabst Brewing Company and Pfizer Chemical, both in Milwaukee.
Following his retirement from Pfizer, Shovers applied his expertise in enzyme research as a SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) volunteer to assist in Brazil’s rising cheese industry. He also worked on enzyme development projects in Costa Rica.
A member of Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun for more than 50 years, Shovers enjoyed playing golf and cards, walking, painting and cartooning.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 65 years, Esther Shovers, in 2007. He is survived by son Michael Shovers of Glendale; daughters Stephanie (Marc) Ackerman of Mequon and Marjorie (Todd) Canham of Thiensville; brothers Alvin (Betty) Shovers of Aventura, Fla., and Iman (Ileane) Shovers of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Blane Goodman Funeral Service, LLC. Services were officiated by Rabbi Marc Berkson and Cantor David Barash at CEEBJ on April 18. Burial was at Mound Zion Cemetery.
The family appreciates memorials to CEEBJ or the Milwaukee Catholic Home.
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