John James Musil

TRAVERSE CITY — John James Musil, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. John was born Jan. 25, 1919, on the Bohemian Settlement in Maple City to Edward and Agnes (Dvoracek) Musil.

John served his country during World War II in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946.

After his military service, John came home and worked for Huffman Service Station from 1951 to 1973. In 1974, John started working for Phil's Well Drilling, where he worked until his retirement in 1982.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards, especially Euchre.

John was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was dedicated to praying his rosary everyday.

John is survived by nieces and nephews, Henry (Karen) Huffman of Traverse City, Robert (Patricia) Atkinson of Maple City, Joan (Gerald) Rifenbark of Interlochen, Joan Musil of Glen Arbor and Wilmer (Gertrude) Atkinson of Syracuse, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Bessie Musil of Maple City; many great-nieces and nephews; and one very special great-great-niece, Dakota Atkinson.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Edward Musil; and sisters, Rose Huffman and Margaret Atkinson.

A visitation will be held today, March 28, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City, with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 29, 2007, at noon, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Maple City, with military honors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.