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John Musselman Obituary
John Charles Musselman, 78, of Bristol passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, surrounded by his family at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. John was born on July 30, 1944, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Merl and Dorothy Ellen Musselman. He married the love of his life Janice Kaye Cupp on Jan. 27, 1967, in Markleville, Indiana.
John graduated from LaPorte High School, Class of 1963. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University in 1968. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was an executive in the music instrument industry for over 50 years; he was the owner and operator of American Way Marketing in Elkhart, Indiana. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Janice. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice Kaye Musselman; their children, Julie Ann Musselman of Georgia and Eric David (Becky) Musselman of Colorado; grandchildren Turner, Zoey, Isaac, Monte and Zane; and his sister Judi Wald of Hilliard, Ohio.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for John at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514, where visitation will be held from 1 to 5 pm. Military honors will follow the Celebration of Life Service.
Memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org/donate or National New York Central Railroad Museum, 721 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516.
Online condolences to John's family may be made at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.
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Susan Elstad (FMKA Rodriguez)
December 15, 2023
I am so saddened to have recently discovered that John had passed away. John and I had a business relationship through G Leblanc Corp for over 15 yrs. I was his Executive Assistant for most of that time. He was a remarkable man with remarkable leadership skills. I miss him greatly. Blessings to Jan and their family.
Todd Habig
May 16, 2023
John was a great historian & story-teller. He taught me about our grandparents, Charles & Emma Bowmar, with whom he shared more years than I did. He told the stories with such passion and love for our family. I'll never forget them, or him!
Melinda Bowmar
May 16, 2023
Jan my heart is with you. John was a very good man Randy really did admire him. I will be in Kentucky on Saturday but my thoughts will be with your family.
Terry Habig
May 16, 2023
I am so saddened by the passing of my cousin, John. He was so special to me as I had many wonderful (and humorous) adventures with him. I cherished his visit to New Orleans for work several years ago when we caught up with our memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. John will truly be missed.
Jan Hill
May 15, 2023
Jan and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We will be out of town on the 20th, but you will be prayed for. God grant unto John eternal rest.
Jan and Larry Hill
Allison Palermo-Record
May 10, 2023
Dear Janice and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers.
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