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2017
John Joseph Czinder
January 28, 1930 — February 11, 2017
John Joseph Czinder, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully February 11, 2017 at Magnum Care in Hastings.
John graduated Coopersville High School. He enlisted in the Air Force, serving 4 years during the Korean War. John was discharged in 1952, he enrolled at Ferris School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1956, a member of Rho Chi Honor Society. He married Pati (Bileth) and moved to Hastings in 1960, where he owned and operated Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop for 40 plus years. After retiring he continued in Pharmacy work until age 83.
John was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Red Cross, K of C, Moose Lodge, Hastings Country Club, lifetime member of Elks Lodge and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He volunteered at numerous events and fund raisers in the community, especially Saxon sports. He enjoyed playing golf, (making 2 holes-in-one), Bridge and bowling (sponsoring 2 teams for many years). John loved fishing, camping and hunting with family and friends. The river trip with the whole family was the highlight of every summer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pati, son Gregory Jay (Kelly) Czinder, daughters, Susan (Michael) Jacobs, Sally (Eric) Paul and Sarah (Brian) Carroll, seven grandchildren; Andrea (Matt), John, Jessica, Leah (Devin) Abigail, Ella and Owen, two great-grandchildren, Adam and Eslynn, sister-in-law, Alma and many loved relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Gregory John, brothers; William, Donald and Arnold Czinder, and son-in-law, Michael Jacobs, who went ahead to welcome him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following charities: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkinson's Association or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Celebration of John's life will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI. Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
John graduated Coopersville High School. He enlisted in the Air Force, serving 4 years during the Korean War. John was discharged in 1952, he enrolled at Ferris School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1956, a member of Rho Chi Honor Society. He married Pati (Bileth) and moved to Hastings in 1960, where he owned and operated Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop for 40 plus years. After retiring he continued in Pharmacy work until age 83.
John was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Red Cross, K of C, Moose Lodge, Hastings Country Club, lifetime member of Elks Lodge and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He volunteered at numerous events and fund raisers in the community, especially Saxon sports. He enjoyed playing golf, (making 2 holes-in-one), Bridge and bowling (sponsoring 2 teams for many years). John loved fishing, camping and hunting with family and friends. The river trip with the whole family was the highlight of every summer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pati, son Gregory Jay (Kelly) Czinder, daughters, Susan (Michael) Jacobs, Sally (Eric) Paul and Sarah (Brian) Carroll, seven grandchildren; Andrea (Matt), John, Jessica, Leah (Devin) Abigail, Ella and Owen, two great-grandchildren, Adam and Eslynn, sister-in-law, Alma and many loved relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Gregory John, brothers; William, Donald and Arnold Czinder, and son-in-law, Michael Jacobs, who went ahead to welcome him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following charities: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkinson's Association or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Celebration of John's life will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI. Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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