Jon E. Slough

Jon Slough, 67, died unexpectedly, Saturday, Dec. 31, at his home in Arnold, Missouri.

Following graduation from Concord High School, Jon worked with his father in the family precision machining business, Arrow Tool, as a tool and die maker, designer, and machine language programmer. He and his father developed inspection processes that increased the accuracy and reliability of machined parts. After leaving Arrow Tool, Jon went into computer support services and later became a DocuWare specialist and trainer. After retiring in 2021, he continued doing consulting and contract work.

While living in Goshen, Jon learned to fly at the Goshen Airport. Following his marriage to Jocelyne Bernier, they were active members of the Goshen area ham radio group and supported National Weather Service communications locally. In 1990, Jon represented the local radio group in the SAREX initiative to communicate with space shuttle astronauts using ham radio technology. In recent years he loved serving as a judge-advisor for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international youth organization that holds robotic competitions to promote innovative design.

When living in Goshen, Jon was a member of College Mennonite Church.

Jon is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Jocelyne, his stepdaughter Angèle Bernier-Mandle, three grandchildren (Olivia, Alex, and Evan Myska), son-in-law (Michael Mandle), his mother (Barbara Slough), sister (Rebecca Slough), brother (Greg Slough), a niece, and a nephew.

Visitation with the family will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at College Mennonite Church in the Koinonia Room followed by the funeral at 3:00 p.m. A private burial will be at Violett Cemetery on Monday.

Memorial gifts may be given to FIRST in Missouri, 12835 Tammy Kay Drive, St. Louis, MO 63128.