John J. Heering Jr., 98, Michigan
John J. Heering Jr.Fort GratiotJohn J. Heering Jr., age 98 of Fort Gratiot died peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born February 25, 1917 to John and Eunice Heering and was a life-long resident of the Port Huron area.John was raised on the Campau above a country store that his parents...
Read MoreWe had the pleasure of meeting John in his senior years. His conversations were always interesting, entertaining and enjoyable.We will miss him at your family gatherings.
Nick & Deb Rogers
May 24, 2015 | Sparta, ON
John and my father were best men at each other's weddings. I have lots of stories to tell, which I will do at the "celebration of his life" on June 6. Meanwhile, let me just say what a joy it was to the world that John was in it for so long. What a marvelous man he was.
Harry Atkins
May 19, 2015 | Harbor Springs
My sincere sympathy to Linda and Rick. Your Dad was a giving and caring person and he had a very positive affect on a lot of people, including me. I'm glad he was in my life.
George Ashley
May 19, 2015 | Troy, MI
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Heering. I played for him at Port Huron High in 66 and 67. He made the game fun.
When each of my parents passed he showed up at each of the visitations to comfort me. He was a fine man and I have many fond memories of him. He will be missed by the entire community.
Matt Cortese
May 18, 2015 | Spring, TX
Not only was John Heering a great coach and teacher, he was a great guy to be around. John coached with and against my dad and was not only competitive but I remember him as someone who cared about young people and wanted their success to continue long after sports. Rest in peace coach. John Pesano
May 18, 2015
My Dad and his brothers grew up in the house next door to Herring's store in the Campau. They often spoke of the guy they called "Minnow" as though he was a part of their own family. To me he was a great teacher and a great coach. Most of all he was a great roll model for thousands of boys as they were becomming young men. We will miss you coach.
John Gostinger
May 17, 2015 | Port Huron, MI
Coach John had a profound impact on all who had the privilege to know and learn from such a fine dedicated teacher,especially the athletes and would be athletes that he coached. Certainly his legacy will live on as a true leader in school sports and a true leader of young men.
Gerald MoellerHudson
May 17, 2015 | Hudson, FL
I don't know whether this is the place to make reservation for the memorial gathering,but I could find no other. Please consider this as my affirmative response. Linda and Rick, words cannot express my love and respect for your dad. He was my coach, my mentor and my friend. He was a classmate and teammate of my father at PHHS. We spent many years together as members of the PH Sports Hall of Fame. Many very fond memories. I will see you June 6. Dave Nicholson
May 17, 2015
John was not only my second cousin, also my homeroom teacher in high school. We met in the bleachers of Port Huron High School gym. My prayers of with you in your loss.
Stuart Heering, Fulton, MS
May 16, 2015
