Jonathan 'Jon' Fawcett

July 15, 1956 - May 16, 2021

Jonathan “Jon” Fawcett, 64, of Center Point, Iowa, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home, Center Point. Inurnment will follow at Center Point Cemetery. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. The family requests casual dress; wear your Cubs or Packers gear in Jon’s honor. Jon was born July 15, 1956, in Shenandoah, Iowa to Dorothy J. (Gates) and Alden P. Fawcett. He was united in marriage to Melody L. Wilkins on July 13, 1994. Jon worked as an automotive painter for most of his career. Jon enjoyed the simple pleasures in life: trying his luck at mushroom hunting, listening to music, lighting fireworks, camping, and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. He will be missed by those who loved him. Jon is survived by his wife, Melody; daughter Monica Fawcett (Mike Hildenbrand); step-daughter Carrie Chollar (Chris Cook); four grandchildren: Jonathan, Nicholas, Nathan, and Joslyn; brothers Michael (Barb) Fawcett and Tony (Debi) Fawcett; many nieces and nephews, including special nephew Jason Fawcett; as well as special friends Kevin Johnston and Bob and Wendy Havlik. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Carle Palmer; and his grandparents. Memorials in Jon’s name may be directed to the family.