Kazuo was born in Japan, where he studied and worked as an Engineer. Around 45 years ago, Kazuo fulfilled his dream of moving to the United States. He continued his Engineering career at various companies in Michigan and Indiana, eventually starting his own company called USNI Tech – making equipment for plastics manufacturing. Kazuo married the love of his life, Jennie Johnston, about 5 years after moving to the United States. He quickly became a part of her family, sharing a beautiful life together for many years in the mid-Michigan area. Kazuo was a generous, honest man who was devoted to both his families in the U.S. and in Japan.
Kazuo was the beloved husband of Jennie Johnston; beloved stepfather of Dennis (Heather) Chapman; cherished step-grandfather of William, Thomas, Elizabeth and Jack; dear brother to several siblings in Japan; and fond uncle of Yoko Ito.
A visitation for Kazuo will be held Monday, December 19 from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at 1:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 205 E. Washington St., DeWitt, MI 48820.
Interment to follow at East Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation,1345 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 or to University of Michigan – Transplant Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., #3868, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.GRDeWitt.com
