John Tritch

HUDSON - John Fredrick Tritch, age 62, went home to his Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.

John was born on Oct. 10, 1961, to Richard and Mary (Zegelien) Tritch.

He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1980, and Vincennes University in 1982.

John married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Rae Bodie, on Jan. 30, 1982.

John's boyhood was spent on the family farm, with his parents and brothers, Mark and Tim. He fished, raised steer, and was active in 4-H. In school, John participated in theater, played percussion in the band, and was in FFA.

Jennifer was first drawn to John by his beautiful singing voice. He continued to sing and play guitar throughout his entire life, both at home for his family and at church. He enjoyed being outdoors; hiking, hunting, kayaking and gardening. He loved creating special outdoor spaces that included hardscapes and meticulously placed flowers. John and Jennifer took many trips together, often exploring the road less traveled. Most recently, they hiked three days on the Appalachian Trail with their two oldest grandsons, adventured through Yo-Se-Mite with their son and daughter-in-law (pom-poms have been launched), and backpacked a sunset gourmet dinner to the beach at Grand Mere State Park with their family. John also looked forward to maple syrup season each spring, when the family would work together to tap, gather, and boil in the Blue Heron sugar house. One of John and Jennifer's grandest projects was building their dream home themselves, an ongoing labor of love, ingenuity, and creativity.

John worked the vast majority of his career as a commercial electrician at J.O. Mory, where he built many professional and personal relationships over 30-plus years. He was a field supervisor and trained apprentice electricians. He also occasionally ran the lift barge for Lakefront Pro and had planned to make that his part-time retirement gig.

Over the years he served as an elder and a deacon at Calvary Chapel North Lakes. John had a heart for supporting missionaries, hosting them in his home for meals and for times of respite.

John is survived by his wife; his children, Mandy and Blaine Williams, Erin and David Weilein, Dustin and Alyssa Tritch and Ashlynn Tritch; his grandchildren, Johnathan and Harrison Williams and Nathaniel, Elliahna, Sharlette and Darin Weilein; a large extended family; and many dear friends.

A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 4 p.m., at Calvary Chapel North Lakes, 4340 S. C.R. 1170E, Stroh, with a meal and time of fellowship immediately following at The Heron.

A private graveside service will be held at Wright Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Chapel North Lakes, for the building and missionary funds.

Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson/Ashley Chapel, 612 N. Main St., Hudson, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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