Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Jan 26, 1959 – Feb 10, 2024
John A. Fox
Petoskey, MI; formerly of Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 10, 2024, at home; age 65 years. John was born on January 26, 1959 in Lackawanna, NY. Mag and Ed Fox raised him; they predeceased him.
John graduated from U of M Flint with a bachelor’s degree. He was employed by Drost as an arborist and enjoyed rooting for MSU and Detroit sports teams. John was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He loved spending time outdoors at his camp in Grayling with his sons, grandkids, and friends.
Surviving are: two sons, Adam (Allie) Fox of Hermon, NY and Anthony (Megan) Fox of Shelby Twp, MI; grandchildren Luther, Maya, Maggy and Murray Fox; fiancé and love of his life Lori Lunger; two brothers, Pat (Rene) Fox and Pete (Lisa) Fox; and sister Liz (Wes) Parsons.
Memorial Service will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E. Tuscola Rd., Frankenmuth, Michigan. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate. Cremation has taken place. John’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.
Read MoreLiz, Pete and Pat - so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Prayers for comfort for the families.
Jenny Varney Thompson
February 19, 2024 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
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February 19, 2024 | New York, NY
Liz, Pete, and Pat,
During our brief time as teachers in Frankenmuth, we knew your family at school and through church. John was in my husband John’s middle school class, and Patrick was in mine. I taught first grade with your mom and received a daily Fox children update from her each morning. You were all so dearly loved. We were very saddened by the news that John has passed away and that your circle of siblings is now missing a link. It’s a life changing loss that puts things out...
Mary Skoglund
February 16, 2024 | Holland, MI | Acquaintance
My thoughts and prayers are with you Liz, Pete, and Pat.
Annie Fudale (Fabiano)
February 16, 2024 | Superior, CO | Family
I’ve been at a loss since I received word of John’s passing on Monday morning. John was an intricate piece of the machine we call Drost. He was a one of a kind. I appreciate all the contributions he made to Drost and to each one of us. Rest in peace John.
Bob Drost
Bob Drost
February 16, 2024 | Boyne City, MI | Coworker
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Mike Ruhl and Angie Jasper
February 16, 2024 | Edgewater, CO
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Matt Rodammer/Cindy Robertson
February 15, 2024 | Fort Collins, CO
John was truly one of the great guys that I've been blessed to know. I moved to Frankenmuth the summer before my sophomore year and he was one of the first classmates that I'd met. I think back to all of the great times we had and friendships we made. He will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies to Lori, and John's sons, and siblings, and grandchildren, and the rest of his family, and all of us fortunate to be his friend. Rest in peace my brother.
Mark and Becky Darling
February 15, 2024 | Jenison, MI | Friend
I am so grateful for the many memories I have of John, our friend group, his family, and the many good times we enjoyed together. I feel blessed to have had a nice, long conversation with him last week. He was always the one who planned get-togethers for a group of old friends. John had the nicest, most sincere personality, and he truly cared about others and what they were going through. I would like to honor him by emulating his empathy for others. My deepest sympathies to Lori, Liz,...
MATT RODAMMER
February 15, 2024 | FENNVILLE, MI | Classmate