John Rustad Surratt

John Rustad Surratt, age 72, passed away at University of Michigan Health- West Hospital in Grand Rapids on Saturday, October 19th. He was born July 29th,1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Stanley Charles and Nancy Margaret (Mundy) Surratt. John graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo in 1971. He enjoyed being on teams for swimming and soccer in high school. John attended college at Toledo University and Bowling Green University. He played soccer at Toledo University. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

His first jobs in accounting were in Ohio and Grand Rapids. He then worked as an accountant for Barry County Lumber and Johnsons Work Bench, both for several years. He was active in the Jaycees, Junior Achievement and Kiwanis.

He married the love of his life Kathy Ann Walters in October, 1993. Together they raised two sons, Nicholas Corbit and Charles Oliver.

John enjoyed coaching the Boy's YMCA soccer teams for several years. He also was a Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader for several years. This led both of his boys to becoming Eagle Scouts. He was active in Band Boosters, he enjoyed going to his boys many sporting and band events in high school, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings where he served as a Deacon and Elder.

He enjoyed camping, playing solitaire, was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching anime.

He was proceeded in death by his Brother Stephen Carll Surratt, his father Stanley Charles Surratt, his mother Nancy Margaret (Mundy) Surratt, and his father in-law Oliver Burton Walters. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sons Nicholas and Charles, his brothers Stanley (Chris) of Washington Township, Michigan, Bill (LouAnn) of Highland Village Texas, his sister Sylva (Gordon) Cohen of Highland Village, Texas, His mother in-law Norma Walters from Coldwater, Michigan, his sister in-law Cindy (Chris) Lochamire of Hudson, Indiana. As well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John's family will receive friends for a Visitation at 10:00 AM and Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church 405 M-37, Hastings, Michigan 49058.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hand 2 Hand care of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings, Michigan. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.