John C. Stiegemeyer
July 1, 1944 – April 13, 2021
A service in witness to John’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd. Kalamazoo with Pastor Tim Seeber officiating. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be required. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo; or American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. John was born in Bay City, MI, on July 1, 1944, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Richman) Stiegemeyer. On September 11, 1965, he married Grace Sloggett who survives him. John proudly served his nation in the United States Air Force. He loved singing in the choir at Zion Lutheran Church and singing barbershop quartet music. John and Grace enjoyed being together as a family at their cottage in Arcadia. He was proud alumni of Handy High School in Bay City and of Western Michigan University. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Ted Stiegemeyer of Kalamazoo; daughter Kim Stiegemeyer of Kalamazoo; granddaughter, Alix Allen; siblings, Martha (Mike) Smith, Jim Stiegemeyer, David (Rebekah) Stiegemeyer, Tom (Kellie) Stiegemeyer; sisters-in-law, Janet Schnell and Susan (Bill) Hodder; brother-in-law, Tom (Ruth) Sloggett; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Grace Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The days and weeks ahead will be filled with rich memories of joy and then there will be spaces for which grief will abide. The experience of being human is grace. In all its wonders and questions. God gave you and John an amazing life of love. No more words. Please call if you need anything. I just up the road a bit. Mary
Dear Grace, Ted, Kim, and Alix, My heart grieves with you over the loss of John. In our many years together at Zion and with PNHS musicals and events, John always joyfully pitched in to lend a hand. He kept a smile on his face and a positive attitude even when he did not feel well. I will miss his lovely tenor voice and our times singing together in choir. We shared many fun days. I can see him singing in the Heavenly choir now, but I believe he may also ask to direct. He loved his family, his Lord, and singing. I will miss him. May God’s comfort surround you all during the days ahead.