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IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Semler
John
Semler
August 27, 1949 – November 18, 2023
John Semler's Obituary
John Michael Semler, age 74 of Wellston, Michigan, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday November 18, 2023.
Born on August 27, 1949, in Aitkin, Minnesota, John was the son of Ellsworth and Rodora (Baker) Semler. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1967 and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech University in 1973 and then his master's in business administration from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1982.
John went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army for twenty years, from 1973 until he retired in 1993. John had earned himself the rank of Major while serving.
On September 5, 1970, John married Janet Sgarlotti in Iron Mountain and they shared 53 wonderful years together.
John enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a member of the Wellston Winter Trails Snowmobile Club.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Janet; daughter Deanna; grandsons Daniel and Alexander Landis; sister Debbie (Larry Strauss) Robert; brother Daniel (Linda) Semler; and many other family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his father Ellsworth and his mother Rodora.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wellston Winter Trails, c/o President Dave Nusbaum 418 N. Martha Street, Angola, Indiana 46703.
Please share a memory with John's family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
Born on August 27, 1949, in Aitkin, Minnesota, John was the son of Ellsworth and Rodora (Baker) Semler. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1967 and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech University in 1973 and then his master's in business administration from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1982.
John went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army for twenty years, from 1973 until he retired in 1993. John had earned himself the rank of Major while serving.
On September 5, 1970, John married Janet Sgarlotti in Iron Mountain and they shared 53 wonderful years together.
John enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a member of the Wellston Winter Trails Snowmobile Club.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Janet; daughter Deanna; grandsons Daniel and Alexander Landis; sister Debbie (Larry Strauss) Robert; brother Daniel (Linda) Semler; and many other family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his father Ellsworth and his mother Rodora.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wellston Winter Trails, c/o President Dave Nusbaum 418 N. Martha Street, Angola, Indiana 46703.
Please share a memory with John's family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
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