John Illges III W57, 87, passed away on April 3. Born in Columbus, GA, he served with the Third Infantry Division at Fort Benning. Shortly after college, he returned to his hometown and married high-school sweetheart Jean. They enjoyed a 63-year marriage before her passing in October 2020. John began his career working for the family business, Lummus Industries. In 1968, he became a stockbroker for Johnson, Lane, Space & Smith before moving to the Robinson-Humphrey Company, where he remained until he finished his career in 2001. John was elected as a member of the Columbus Consolidated Government’s City Council in 1968. Among other engagements, he served on numerous boards, including Brookstone School, LaGrange College, and St. Francis Hospital, and was a founding board member of Total System Services. He is survived by family including sons John Illges IV (Lyle), Ralph Illges (Mary Phil), and Richard Illges (Shannon); eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.