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Official Obituary of

John Edward Pelton

February 25, 1943 ~ August 30, 2024 (age 81) 81 Years Old

John Pelton Obituary

John Edward Pelton, age 81, of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday,  August 30, 2024, at home. He was born on February 24, 1943, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Cort and Dorothy (Heinz) Pelton.

John enjoyed working on puzzles, going for motorcycle rides, going over to Four Pointes, and playing some pool with friends. He also enjoyed visiting family and friends, and loved to tease and was known to be a prankster. John loved taking walks down by the waterfront and grabbing some ice cream while watching the boats go by.

John will be forever remembered and missed by his daughter, Tammy (Terry) Wolschleger; sons, John (Angie) Pelton and David Pelton (Christine Podein); 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Vestal; brother, Ken Pelton; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Funeral Service for John will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Klaassen Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Doug Bytwerk officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association of Michigan. 

 

** The Funeral Service for John will be live streamed beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Please click here to view:

https://youtube.com/live/FuaL5waALvo?feature=share

 

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
September 5, 2024

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Klaassen Family Funeral Home
1500 Robbins Rd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Funeral Service
Thursday
September 5, 2024

1:00 PM
Klaassen Family Funeral Home
1500 Robbins Rd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Donations

Alzheimer's Association-Michigan Chapter
25200 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 100, Southfield MI 48033-7443
Tel: 1-800-272-3900
Web: https://www.alz.org/mglc

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