John R. Ziemann

John was a very longtime dear friend. We lost contact over time following his move from Tucson to Grand Rapids. For that I am deeply saddened. He was so special and loved. I learned so much from John about life and am very grateful. I am sending love to Barbara and the family.

I did John's hair for years. He came to my farm and took pictures of my new foal then surprised me with a beautiful one that he framed and it hangs in our home. He also surprised my coworker with a beach scene that hangs in her room that she looks at every night.

Barb, I´m so sorry to hear of Johns passing ! It was such a pleasure to meet both of you at Covenant Village ! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days !

I am so sorry for your loss. John and I share the same birthday. We were classmates and friends at Marinette High School and was so surprised to run in to him a few years ago as he was volunteering at the hospital! Strange that two of of us who all hung out together would wind up in the same city many miles again and then run into each other. Lots of good memories of those days. I hope your wonderful memories will bring you comfort and smilles. Darlene Kallas Yasick, Class of '59

Without John, I don´t think we would have the Grand Connections Intergenerational Mentoring program today. John, you are deeply missed! We will carry on your work and let it have the impacts that you would like to see. Thank you for mentoring the students for two entire semesters. Barbara, you and your family are in my thought.

Dear Barb and family, we are so saddened by the passing of such a wonderful friend and a very special man. He had such a gift for life and energy for communication and friendship. He will and is so missed.

Thinking of you Barb and family. Our AARP team will never be the same. John gave us so much of himself and is so appreciated. He leaves a wonderful legacy that you can forever be proud of!

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

My goodness John - what a wonderful contributor we had with you, so wonderfully supported by your terrific partner Barbara. The work you did for AARP here in West Michigan was and continues to be fabulous, your legacy will live on here in West Michigan and nationally. It was truly my pleasure to know you. You will be sadly missed. Blessings - Christopher Wilson