John was born on March 13th, 1949 in Battle Creek, MI to Albert and Louellis. He graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in journalism. John worked for Harper Collins Publishing as a Project Manager. He is survived by his wife, Keely, and three children, Peter, Joanna and Sophie and grandchild, Olivia. John was an accomplished musician. He was a member of several local bands. He was a charismatic man who loved his family and was passionate about music. A memorial service is will take place on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 4:00pm at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, the Rev. James Rhodenhiser presiding, with a reception immediately following the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate John's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Condolences can be sent to www.muehligannarbor.com. The family would like to thank the University of Michigan Healthcare System for their efforts.