John Logan Thompson Jr.

John Logan Thompson Jr., age 81, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Rose City, MI for most of his life. John was born to John L. and Irene V. (Rehil) Thompson Sr. on December 10, 1935 in Hill Township, MI. He married Bette D. Raymond on January 1, 1959. He worked at many jobs over the years and retired from the Iron Workers Local 25 in 1992. John, “Jack” to many, loved to hunt, fish, read and play with his grand and great grandchildren. There were many hours of dune buggy riding and repairing. He spent a lot of time in his garden and in the barn, helping anyone who came along with various projects and problems.

John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bette Thompson; children, Jeff (Lois) Thompson, DeAnna (Chuck) Beehler, and Julie (Ron) Sekely; grandchildren, Joshua Thompson, Megann Thompson, Alyssa (Adam) Bodrie, Shayne (Kayla) Beehler, Lacy (Rob) Rau, Matt Beehler, Brandon Sekely, Nick Sekely, and Jenni Sekely; great grandchildren, Emma, Hannah, Parker, Landon, Bentlee, Emerson, Alex, Lilly, Chloe, Danika, Karmen, and Noah. He is also survived by his sister, Margary Brown; sister in law, Daniell (Lou) Meisch; and many nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his sisters, Elda Thompson, Leah Bell (Orville) Gifford, Helen (Nick) Bailey; Velvae Heistand, Olive (Raymond) Swiderski; brother, Walter Thompson; grandson, Kevin Sekely and wife, Chelsea.

The funeral service will be at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Don Wolfgang will officiate.

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