John C. Pahl

John C. Pahl

John Pahl Obituary

Published by Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel on Jan. 5, 2017.
John was born on May 13, 1920 and passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. John was a resident of Allegan, Michigan at the time of his passing. He graduated from County Normal. He earn his 2-year teaching certificate from Western Michigan University. He served honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea as an air traffic controller. He was married to Mary. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday January 5 2017 from 10-11am at Christ Community Church where the funeral service will be held at 11am Pastor Wally Coots and G. Patrick White co-officiating. Memorials may be made in Johnâs name to Wings Home Allegan Historical Society or Christ Community Church. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

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