- Date Of Birth: October 3, 1928
- Date Of Death: February 27, 2020
- State: Florida
On February 27, 2020, John left the loving care of Legacy House in Ocala, to be in God’s arms in Heaven. He was greeted by his mother and father, Anna and Arthur, baby brother Arthur, sister Rachelle, son Andy, and his beloved wife Leona.
John was born in Holland on October 3, 1928. His parents brought him to America and settled in Chicago, Illinois, when he was 2 years old. He grew up in Chicago and joined the Navy at age 17.
He was a member of Locust Country Club in Rochester, and Sunning Dale Golf Club in England. His thirst for knowledge made him an avid reader. He enjoyed cooking and playing cards, especially Bridge. He parred and birdied many golf holes, and once even shot his age. He enjoyed many new friends playing Billiards at the Rainbow Springs Community Center, and he always looked forward to his four o’clock Tanqueray.
He is survived by his sisters Lillian and Elaine, niece Jeannie Fishbock and her husband Clark, nephew Johnny Staudacher and grandson Sam Ryckaert. He leaves his family and friends with a broken heart, especially Virginia who will miss him every day.
