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John Holmes Obituary
John N.T. Holmes, age 75, of Midland, passed away November 7, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living-Midland after a thirty-year battle with multiple sclerosis and a related dementia.
John was born April 1, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late John E. and Merle (Newton) Holmes. He graduated from Berkley (MI) High School and Ferris State College. John worked as a design engineer for the Dow Chemical Company until his retirement in 2001.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Karmalee (Wagner) Holmes; children Shelly (Eric) Herter of Morgantown, WV and Brian (Shannon) Holmes of Midland; grandchildren Lindsey, Drew, Jordyn Herter and Larkin Holmes; sisters Fran (Jan) Strock of Sun City, AZ and Carol (Dick) Hassberger of Clare.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by his sister Jill Holmes and three infant siblings.
Honoring John's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.
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Golden Patricia
November 14, 2021
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Carol Holmes Hassberger (Farwell, MI)
November 12, 2021
John dearly loved his beloved wife, Karm, and his family. He had the Holmes stubborn streak, but was a gentle spirit, too. And he loved cars, and everything about them. We will miss our little brother. He made the most of the life he was dealt! MS did not stop him from doing what he wanted, when he wanted! Carol and his `bro´, Dick.
Gary Fryman
November 12, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of John passing. I remember John as a friend and co-worker at Dow. He was a humble man and also fun to talk with. I will miss him here on earth but we can continue talking in heaven some day. May God give peace to his family.
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