John Paul Kastelic

John Paul Kastelic of Gay, Michigan passed away on Sunday September 21, 2025, at home,

surrounded by his family.

John was born on February 14, 1942, in Laurium to parents John M. and Geraldine (Holland)

Kastelic. John was a graduate of Calumet High School Class of 1960. John worked for

Peninsular Gas Company in Laurium as a heavy equipment operator and member of Teamsters

Local 406 before his retirement in 2003. During his retirement, John was instrumental in

building houses with two of his sons in Gay. John enjoyed woodworking, projects with his

backhoe, tinkering in his garage, Packer Football, and hunting. He loved spending time with his

family, traveling, taking cruises and being at deer camp. John was a member of St. Paul the

Apostle Church in Calumet and the Lake Linden Hubbell Sportsman's Club.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Geraldine. He is survived by his wife

Marilyn, sons Roger (Lauretta) of Palm City FL, Kurt (Margaret) of Rochester MI, and Craig

(Kelly) of Spring Hill, TN, grandchildren Matthew, Eric, Garrett, Claire, Ida, Johnny, Kaylee, and

Max, brother Robert (Shirley), niece Jennifer Kreuger, and nephew Brian.

A graveside service officiated by Father Gracious Pulimoottil was held for John's family at

Lakeview Cemetery. John will be laid to rest next to his parents.

Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for

the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com