John, eldest of four children, was born in Elk Rapids, Michigan on February 8, 1938. He moved his family to Florida in 1977, and had been a resident of Southwest Florida ever since.
John was a land development contractor until he retired at age 62. He played and managed the Bradenton Bombers Senior men’s softball team for many years, but the achievement of which he was most proud was his family.
John is survived by 2 sisters, his 6 children, 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandsons, and 2 great-granddaughters, born in 2020.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a Celebration of Life on his 83rd birthday, February 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, 2 Buchans Landing, Englewood, Florida 34223.