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Flatt, John R. Plainwell John passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home in Plainwell. He was born April 3, 1949 in Dyersburg, TN the son of Alton and Faye (Carson) Flatt. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Parker Hannifin for many years until he retired in 2013. He had been a member of Otsego Rotary and the Lynx Golf Course. John enjoyed golf, vacationing in Jamaica, skydiving, and he was an avid history buff. He was a generous person, especially with those he loved and he was always helping friends and neighbors. On July 3, 1993 John married Nancy Elaine Moyer who survives. Other survivors include his son, Brandon Shane (Jill) Flatt; daughter, Casey Linda (Ross) Hakamaki; step-son, William Corey Ames; granddaughters, Amara, Brenna and Chloe' Flatt; his father, Alton (Peggy) Flatt; siblings, John Wyninegar, Kirk Wyninegar, Rita Sanders, Patti (Frank) Sachenbacher, David Wyninegar and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Wyninegar; brother, Richard Wyninegar; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carl and Jeanette Moyer; brother-in-law, Joe Moyer. Private family graveside services will be held at Mt. Home Cemetery in Otsego. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at John's second home, the Lynx Golf Course, Otsego at 4pm with Pastor Howie Ohman officiating. There will be a time of visiting and celebration to follow until 8pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of John may be made to Alternatives of Kalamazoo, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com
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I cannot believe that a year has passed since John died. Rereading the comments, I was reminded of that smile, those eyes, and, yes, that giggle.
Again, so sorry for your loss, Nancy.
Fritz Fahrenbacher
Friend
November 7, 2020
My deepest sympathy and condolences to John's family. I enjoyed working with John during much of his career at Parker. I'm saddened to learn of his passing.
Russ Chambers
December 22, 2017
Nancy, Our sincere sympathies. Kalamazoo Gospel Mission is humbled by your thinking of us at this time as a way of remembering John. We will supply a list of those who gave in his memory. May God grant you peace.
Deb LaRoy
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam VanDam
Friend
November 22, 2017
Casey and Ross, my sympathies on the loss of your father / father-in-law.
Denise Turner
November 20, 2017
Nancy I am so sorry to hear about John. I would have come to his service if I had know about in time. Hugs and prayers.
Roberta Mandeville
November 18, 2017
Nancy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Love and prayers of comfort to you.
Always in Christ,
Sloan and Rich Samulski
November 16, 2017
So saddened to hear of your loss, Nancy. Praying for His comfort to hug and hold you in your time of grief.
Scott Jepkema
November 16, 2017
Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Brett Wild
November 16, 2017
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. You will be in my prayers. May you feel God's arms around you in comfort.
Dave and Diane Dietrich
Dave and Diane Dietrich
November 15, 2017
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry...
Joy Knight
November 15, 2017
Nancy,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace.
Bonnie Davis
November 15, 2017
Dear Nancy,I am so sorry to learn about John's passing. I am praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you. May you feel His strength and comfort.
With love~ Michelle Baird
November 14, 2017
Nancy, so sorry to hear about John! my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Ellen Schriemer
Ellen Schriemer
November 14, 2017
So sorry to hear about John, surround yourself with family and the people you love. Your wonderful memories and faith will give you strength. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you and Corey.
Bart and Evelyn Steele
November 14, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. John.
November 14, 2017
Nancy, Both Chris and I are saddened to hear about John.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Although we have only known John and you a couple of years, We thought of you both as very dear friends of ours and I considered John a close brother.Please accept our deepest condolences.
Tom and Chris Pete
November 14, 2017
I basically knew John professionally. He was a positive supporter of mine and the hospital when he served on the Board of D irectors of Pipp Community Hospital
I always appreciated John because you always has no doubt as to where you stood with him.
Nancy and Family, you will be in my prayers and may God bless you all during this time of great stress.
FRITZ FAHRENBACHER
November 14, 2017
Dear Nancy, I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of John's passing. We knew him as a gentle, kind, man, who always greeted us with a smile. His service in church was a blessing. Our prayers are with you and yours God bless you.
Karen Levene
November 14, 2017
Nancy, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I'm so sorry to learn of John's death. He was a very kind man with an easy smile. I worked with John years ago, and his guidance and encouragement of others were immeasurable. I know he will be greatly missed.
Gayla Squibbs
November 14, 2017
When GOD knew I was going to need a step brother, HE made sure to pick the very best one out of all of heaven.
Really going to miss "our" talks...
fighting over the turnip greens , your smile, your laughter, and those gorgeous blue eyes that literally lit up every room you entered.
Cherylanne Gober
November 14, 2017
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