John Dryer

John Dryer obituary

John Dryer

John Dryer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 24 to Apr. 30, 2011.
DRYER, John E. - of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, age 80, died April 18, 2011. Husband of Beverly "Peggy"; father of Charles (Diane) Dryer of Grand Blanc and David (Elvira) Dryer of VA; grandfather of Eric, Brett, Kelli, Christine and Marie (Galen) Staats. John retired from GM after 30 years of service, including work in the Terex Division, the Saudi Arabian Machinery Maintenance Company and Truck and Bus. He served 11 years in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam vet, having graduated from West Point in 1955. John was treasurer of Independence Township Land Conservancy and served as an usher at Clarkston United Methodist Church. He also restored his 1941 Lincoln Continental with Jim Suder of Ortonville. John's family would like to thank Genesys Hospice, Genesys Convalescent Center, Grand Blanc and Abbey Park for the excellent and compassionate care they provided. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at Clarkston United Methodist Church, where friends may visit 10 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home-Cremation Services, Clarkston. Memorials may be made to United States Military Academy Class of 1955. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com

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Mari Ann Staley

May 2, 2011

Dear Peggy, I love all the wonderful memories with you and John and will cherrish them forever. I am holding you in my prayers.

Love and Hugs, Mari Ann Staley

Victor George Family

April 28, 2011

Chuck , Diane, and all the kids...
You are all in our prayers for the lost of your Dad and Grandpa.

Patty Dreslinski

April 28, 2011

I can honestly say John was the best manager I ever reported to in all my years of service to GM. He truly exemplified the phase “Officer and a Gentleman”. I will never forget the years we worked together or the casual times we shared over a martini. The world would be a much better place if there were more John Dryers; he was a special man indeed. I feel very fortunate to have share a part of his time. I send my sincere condolences all the members of the Dryer family.

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