John Joseph Kyser, age 60, passed away on January 4, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Laredo, Texas on March 29, 1960, to Buddy and Joyce Kyser. He grew up in West Michigan where he graduated from Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. In 2002, John and his business partner started Wyser Innovative Products in Byron Center. Through his hard work, John experienced many successes in life. At any time, he would gladly show you around the shop and share the work he and his team were completing. This work can be seen in The Smithsonian, Trump Towers, downtown Grand Rapids, local restaurants, and numerous other venues across the country. What started off as a one-man operation grew into a business with more than 65 employees. John was a respected leader, mentor, and coach; and his employees will miss him deeply.
John was a generous individual and enjoyed supporting many charities. He could be found walking in support of the Arthritis Foundation, sponsoring local softball and robotics teams, and being active within the community. He was a longtime participant and supporter of the BCHS Athletics and Fine Arts programs.
John loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, boating, entertaining, and his cars. His presence will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. John was a very loving, generous husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, businessman, and friend. His work and his family are his life’s legacy.
John is preceded in death by his parents Buddy and Joyce. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynne; daughters Erin (Dan) Goodman and Stacey (Thomas) Heitkamp; grandchildren Makenzie, Katelyn, and Beau; brother, Buddy (Kathie) Kyser; sister, Cheryl-Marie (Dave) Manson; sister-in-law, Cari Nicolai; mother-in-law, Colleen Cox; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
Private family services for John will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center. Family will host a visitation and luncheon on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 12-3 p.m. at Wyser Innovative Products, 6157 Valduga Dr., Byron Center; Covid precautions will be in place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation in memory of John Kyser at arthritis.org. The family is planning a Celebration of Life gathering to be held at a later date.
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