John Francis “Frenchie” French Jr.

He was born in Anderson, Ind., on June 4, 1946, son of the late John Sr. and Jenny (Stachowicz) French. John graduated from Dugger High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation he enlisted with the Army National Guard. On May 6, 1978, John was married to the former Debra Supa at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway. Among other jobs, John most notably worked for Grede foundry for 25 years and Walmart for 10 years. John was a proud “Dad” and “Papa” and was known to approach any random stranger to brag about his family. In his younger years, John enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. More recently he enjoyed trips to the casino and his scratch off tickets.

John will be deeply missed by his wife, Debra; two daughters, Adrien (Mike) Brzoznowski, of Aurora, Wis., and Jacalyn French, of Denver; four grandchildren, Gracelyn, Ayda, Mary and Edward; four siblings, Mary (Kent) Smith, Paul (Melodie) French, Lauri (Mike) Rogers, Charles (Jill) French; brother-in-law, Darrell Jenkinson; and many other family and friends.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his three sisters, Donna Jenkinson, Barbara French and Vicki King.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave., in Iron Mountain, with Msgr. Joseph Gouin officiating a memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

John’s family would like to thank the staff of Fresenius Kidney Care for their excellent care over the years.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of John Francis French Jr. online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.