My thoughts and prayers go out too. Lisa and the girls in this time. and the rest of his family I'm sorry for the loss of your father and husband and grandfather

John took me under his wing as a young kid living to houses down, taught me how to work on farm equipment. Landscaping worked on tractors, took me out to the farm, worked with his family taught me a whole lot growing up. Taught me how to drive the ol GMC Farm truck he got me working in his garage when he came home from work. Got me working on everybody's vehicles on the trucks. On the tractors, on the old dump truck i always had a good time working with John Jim and Rick out on the farm. They taught me a lot. The Belka boys did i met a lot of the family, steve, cindy, uncle, buddy stewart ray bats, mary joe bats he always taught me. To always work hard, finish what you started. He taught me some life lessons about dating girls. When I was just getting into that he told me always pull her chair out
 Always open her door for when she's getting in and out of the car.said to  always treat a woman with respect. He brought me home when I was working on the farm. To go on a date, my first date with a young girl. Any found that I did not have a jacket to wear. So he gave me one of his dress jackets to make sure I looked good. And presentable, he gave me a  little bit of pocket money to make sure everything would go good. He said keep that between you and me, buddy I kept in touch with John for quite a while. In they moved well on 26 th avenue john,was the best man at my wedding 2 of the things about John at my wedding. That I cannot get past without laughing
 Is it in the church towards the end of the service while we're all standing around with a photographer  getting all our pictures taken John tried to get the photographer to hurry up. He indicated that we had to move along and before we could move any further, you could hear this massive roar, and it's got off a smell. You turn around and look at John .

Remember those night time tobaggan parties on the Big Hill with JB, Mary Jo. Ray and the gang.   Sampling the homemade brew in Herm's basement. Baling hay at Uncle Chet's. Good times and hard work! Rest easy John.  A friend, Mike Ignatoski

To Mary Jo.  My condolence's to you and your family following your brothers death. I remember all of your family  as i was privileged to serve as your funeral director . You were all so very gracious to me. Mary Jo thank you for the many times you assisted as hairdresser at the funeral home.  Ive been retired living at gun lake. I miss all the wonderful Dorr area families.  Wish you well. Larry Kubiak

Lisa and Belka family I hope you can find Peace.
John was a good man and I had great respect for how hard he worked. Your family will always mean a lot to me.
So, Sorry for your loss

Lisa,

Dawn and I are very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family. 

Bruce and Dawn Gumenick

Lisa and I are best friends from High school.   John worked for my dad.  I've always felt close even though we didn't see each other often.  John will be missed by so many.

So Sorry To Hear Of Your Dad’s Passing Kim And Nick And Family , My Heartfelt Prayer’s Go Out To You And Your Family And Your Dear Sweet Mom Aka Grandma’ The Kids And All Of You Will Dearly Miss Papa’ And Dad And Hubby  , It Will Never Be The Same As We Knew It , For Dad Aka Grandpa Aka Papa Was THE  BEST !!!!!!!! Our Sincere Sympathy And Love Go Out To All Of In This Time And Years Ahead , With All Our Love And Prayer’s And Hugs Nancy Schipper , Hubby , Rebecca , Missy , And Family 

PS Hold Onto All The Special Memories Will Forever Live In Your Heart’s And Mind’s

I met John when he and Lisa were first dating. I was a bridesmaid at their wedding. My heart goes out to the family 💔

OBITUARY

John Phillip Belka

November 19, 1952 – October 13, 2026

Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services - Dorr Chapel

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