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John Russell Molt Jr.

1947 - 2023

John Russell Molt Jr. obituary, 1947-2023, Grand Rapids, MI

BORN

1947

DIED

2023

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O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids

3980 Cascade Rd. SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

John Molt Obituary

Molt Jr., John Russell 11/22/1947 - 3/25/2023 Grand Rapids age 75, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russ and Dorothy Molt; sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" Kozarski. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne Molt; children, Sarah (Rolfe) Krachenberg, John (Mandi) Molt; grandchildren, Thomas and Katie Krachenberg, Abby and Johnny Molt; sister, Kathy (Erv) Ratajczak; sisters-in-law, Diane Fox, and Marlene (Carl) Weny; and many beloved nieces and nephews. John graduated from West Catholic in 1965 and from Central Michigan University. He worked as a salesman for Spraying Systems for 35 years. John enjoyed playing bridge, pickleball, and golf. He loved to travel and especially loved coaching and cheering on his kids and grandkids. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00am Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1935 Plymouth St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 with visitation one-hour prior. Rev. Leonard Sudlik and Rev. Troy Nevins, concelebrants. Memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1935 Plymouth St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506, or D.A. Blodgett Services, 805 Leonard NE OFC Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1184.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2023.

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Bob Phillips

March 21, 2025

STILL MISS YOU JOHN!!

Diana Pace

March 21, 2024

He was a great guy! Always upbeat, kind, helpful, and fun.

Bob Phillips

March 21, 2024

MISS YOU and your genuine friendship!!

Alan Schafer

April 7, 2023

Joanne& Family: So sorry for your loss. I also enjoyed being around John when I was in G.R. He also had a way to keep things on a humorous level. He will be missed by many.

Richard & Donna Szczepanski

March 30, 2023

We had the blessing to be classmates with John at WC. During our senior year, John rode to and from school with us. He was a bright light and a joy to share time with. John was a gift to all that knew him. Our prayers, thoughts, sympathy and God's Embrace of Love to John's entire family.

Deb Bates

March 29, 2023

Prayers for all of the Molt family.
Fond memories of John coaching baseball. RIP.

Amna Seibold

March 29, 2023

What a very sad loss. I respected John so much. He was kind, generous, and so very smart. He spent unmeasurable time helping me (and so many others) better understand the complex game of bridge. And he did so with a joie-de-vivre that made him fun to be around. We had such good laughs! I am so very sad at his passing. I send my most sincere condolences to his whole family and especially to Joanne. He was a very, very special mixture of fun, intelligence, and sincerity.

Jim Badaluco

March 28, 2023

Played many rounds of golf with Molty, several in Florida with R. Parini, B. D´Darazio, J. Campione. We were not smart enough to play bridge so setback was our game. John had great dry sense of humor. Very much loved his family. We loved him. Jim & Linda Badaluco

marjorie french

March 28, 2023

I feel blessed to have known him through playing bridge.. A very kind and considerate man. He will be truly missed.

I feel blessed to have known him through playing bridge. a gift to the bridge world. A kind and considerate man. He will be truly missed.

Bob Hicks

March 28, 2023

I always enjoyed interesting conversations with John at bridge. A good bridge player, and more importantly, a nice man.

Diana Pace

March 27, 2023

John was such a great guy. He would always help me in bridge. My sympathy, Diana Pace

Kevin J Kozarski

March 27, 2023

Pam and I wish to extend our condolences to the whole family. Uncle John was a fun and caring uncle to us Kozarski kids when we were young and even when we were grown up. We were always glad to see him. He will be missed greatly. RIP uncle John and until we meet again... we love you.

Bob & Deenie Phillips

March 27, 2023

Dear Joanne and Family,
John was a classmate, football teammate, college roommate, golfing partner and good friend. He was always fun to be around and he had a great sense of humor. He was so proud of his kids accomplishments and of his marriage to Joanne. John was truly a GOOD FAITH-FILLED MAN. Everybody loved John. Our loss is HEAVENS GAIN. RIP my good friend.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary

1935 Plymouth St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary

1935 Plymouth St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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