John was a dear friend from Alma College.  He and Bill roomed together their senior year, and John was the best man at our wedding.  Our paths continued to cross in Grand Blanc as that is where we settled into teaching from 65-70.  Then we headed west to Denver.  John and Sue stopped through town on a vacation trip, and Bill was lucky enough to visit with them. I missed them as I was back in MI for a high school reunion.  John's lovely mother helped me out with sewing a bridesmaid dress.  We corresponded for many years at Christmas, lost contact, then reconnected on a trip to MI when we stopped at the ad building for the Grand Blanc schools & surprised him.  Contact was renewed for a few years as the battle with cancer continued.  Then we lost contact again.  We just returned from the 50th class reunion and noticed at the memorial service that John had passed away.  We have so many fond memories of him as we double dated at Alma and continued our friendship in Grand Blanc.  It's been almost a year since he passed, but we desire the family to know you'll be in our prayers.  A great friend from years gone by will be remembered. We always regretted we lost contact.

When I was the Chief Of Police at the City, John and I often had long talks. He was a very caring and considerate man who will be missed by all

we had such good visits at the Farmer Market every Saturday morning. John and Laura were special people. I miss them very much. Rest in peace John.

Laura and the Goldner family, Reushan and I were saddened by the news of John's death.  John and I worked at Mott Camp together for years.  I also knew him at a teacher at Swartz Creek.  John was a wonderful person, someone I looked up to during my middle teen years through my early 20's while working at Mott Camp.  He was a special person in my life.

Liz and Luke - we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather.  Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Focus on family and be safe in your travels.

On behalf of the Grand Blanc Community Schools, I offer my sincere sympathies to Laura and the Goldner family.  Although John was retired for many years, his dedication and attention to detail remain a hallmark of his legacy.  May he rest in peace.

Laura:  We are so sorry to hear of John's death.  It sounds like he led a wonderful, but too short life! We certainly miss seeing you and John walking at Hurley.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Laura,
  John was a dear friend for over 50 years. I'm going to miss all the great talks we always had. You meant and were everything to him. John, rest in piece my friend

Laura,
    John was a dear friend for many years, not only for me, but every one else's life he touched. I will miss our good talks. You meant and was everything to him. May John rest in peace.
                  Howitt

Mr. Goldner,  Was my teacher at Gaines Elementary School.  He was such a Great person and friend to us as students.  I remember he set up a contest for us kids.  We has relay races, one on one running races and so much more.  I even ran against him, , I still think he let me win. I will always  remember what a good person he was.  To the family I send prayers, to you.

I will always remember him as Coach Goldner. He truly touched my life as I am sure he did many others. Condolences to the Goldner family.

I worked with John many years ago at Grand Blanc Community Ed.  We worshipped with the Goldner family at First Pres and were so fortunate to live across the street from Ed and Vivian, which gave us the opportunity to stay in touch with John.  He was a strong soul and met his health challenges so bravely over the years.  God bless and keep him.  We are very sorry for your loss.

I am sad to hear John has passed. I worked with John in Grand Blanc and we played basketball together at First Presbyterian  Church. Although I had not seen John in over twenty years I remember what a fine gentleman  he was. 
Many good memories.
Rich Pero

I had Mr. Goldner the first year he taught at Gaines Elementary School.  I had him for PE at Mary Crapo and the Middle School.  Years later I ran him into him at a Grand Blanc-Swartz Creek Basketball.  He seemed to remember me and I believed him.  His passing is such a loss.

We enjoyed his company as a friend, thoughtfulness as a neighbor, and loyalty as a customer. Prayers to all the Goldner Family.

Susan Damm-Fultz.... Sorry to hear of Johns' passing.  May he rest in peace.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Nancy Dash, Cheryl Thompson (Flushing, MI)

Liz...So sad and sorry to hear about your father, he will be in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis and I send our condolences to you and your family.

Love...Leo & Phyllis Militello, Venice, FL.

Many memories of John, an old friend, from First Presbyterian Church. Cherish your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to John's family. He was fine educator and always a gentleman.

I had the pleasure of speaking to John a few weeks ago as he walked around the neighborhood.  Taking a nice break from raking, I reintroduced myself and what followed was a refreshing conversation that detailed a cherished synopsis of his life.  He told me about teaching, skiing, church and the many friends in the neighborhood as well as some stories about the community acquisition of the Grand Blanc Commons (as a nature preserve) and his family's involvement in this acquisition.  He spoke proudly of many of his accomplishments and his eyes twinkled with the memories of skiing in Colorado in the bright sunshine (similar to the lovely Fall sunshine we had that day).  After speaking with John, I came inside and reflected the conversation back to my husband and had told him how our neighbor seemed to exude contentment with the life he lived.  I must say that the people in John's life were much appreciated based on the short time I spoke with him.  Please accept my most sincere condolences to John's family and friends.

My condolences to the Goldner Family. Always a gentlemen.

The entire Ryder family will miss Big John as we knew him on the Bishop Class trips to Yellowstone and Hermit Island, Maine. The Ryder family was close to John. Tom (neighbor on Pierce, and Vivian & Big Ed. We laughed and laughed about all our camping experiences...John usually lead the humor with, "Where is Willie?". John made many people's lives better in his many caring endeavors. We will all miss John.

Wow, this goes back to 1965 at Gaines Elementary and Mr. Goldner's first teaching job.  We all thought how cool it was to have the first male teacher there in years -- and a jock!

Dear Laura,Our Sweet dear JOHN is now finally at peace ,you have been a blessing to him .Your love for each other was notice by others.May you find comfort knowing others are praying for you in the day's to come.with our deepest sympathy & friendship. Earl & Sharon Gilpin

Liz, Matt and family, we are sorry for your loss and will keep all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories sustain you during this time and in the future.

mr  goldner   wasa  very  nuice  man  iwasingrandblanc  hs   iknew  him  frioom gb    hs

Would like to extend our condolences to John's family. We were neighbors up until about three years ago and I always enjoyed getting to visit with John when we were both working in the yard. He was a true gentleman.

A lifetime of good memories with this dear friend. John and I first met in Ktg. at Coolidge and our friendship and education continued thru four years at Alma College. Our parents were good friends and we camped together with the Joe and Helen Ryder family in MI, Yellowstone, and Maine and shared many experiences at First Presbyterian Church.  Years later, history repeated itself and John taught my daughters how to water ski on Platte Lake with Martha and Elizabeth and the grandmothers sat on the dock with big smiles on their faces. I'm sure Viv, Ed, Ronnie, and Cy have smiles this week as they welcome John and rejoice that his health issues are over. I am so happy that Laura was there to share in John's life and be such a wonderful companion. Willie and I will be thinking about our friend when we celebrate our mutual birthdays next October - we will reflect on his life well-lived with service to others.

Ron and Rose Militello wish to express our love and sympathy to John Goldner's beautiful family and friends.  John was a great educator and true gentleman.  We remember him as a friend and wonderful grandfather to his exceptionally wonderful grandsons.  He will be missed by us.  Ron and Rose Militello

Dear Laura, Stan and I are were so sorry to hear of John's passing, may he rest now in God's home.  You were the best friend, companion, and caregiver anyone could have, I know he loved you dearly.

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John Edward Goldner

8 octobre 1943 – 11 novembre 2014

Hill Funeral Home

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