John "Pappy" Liinanki, age 72, of Highland Township, passed away February 4, 2020. He was preceded in passing by his loving wife, JoAnn Liinanki; his parents, Bertha Liinanki, and Waco and Helen Savola; his aunts, Lola Lamberg and Karen Holappa; and his brother-in-law, James Wolstencroft. He is survived by his loving family: his children, Justine (Dan) and Rob (Ernie); his granddaughter, Jade (Bob); his siblings, Barbara Wolstencroft, Thomas (Patti) Savola, and Sandra Kaye; his uncle, Bob Holappa; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. John proudly served his country in the United States National Guard and was a member of the UAW. John loved riding his Harley, fishing, the upper peninsula, and loved playing his guitar and drums. The family is planning a full military service and celebration of life in the spring.