A service in witness to John’s life will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Thursday evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, and one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. John will be laid to rest in a private graveside service at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes or the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home.