John Tarnosky
September 23, 1938 - April 10, 2022
Obituary
Tarnosky, JohnSaginaw, MichiganLoving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his residence. He was 83 years old. John Tarnosky was born on September 23, 1938 in Au Gres, Michigan to the late John and Anne (Snyder) Tarnosky. He married JoAnn Marie Waterman on October 22, 1960, she survives him. John was employed by General Motors as a tool & die maker, retiring after 45 years of service. He was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church for many years and was a member of the Classic Highway Car Club.John loved hunting. He also enjoyed being outdoors fishing, camping, boating, snowmobiling and cutting his grass. John was a classic car enthusiast, winning many awards with his red and white Mustang convertible. But, what John really loved most was spending time with his family.Surviving are his wife of 61 years, JoAnn Tarnosky; children, John M. (Fiancé Darlene Hatheway) Tarnosky and Renee (Michael) Kretz; grandchildren, Joseph Michael Tarnosky, Kaitlin Michelle Ott, Kasey Michael Kretz, Mallory Ann Kretz, Jaxson Harley Tarnosky and Madeline Renee Tarnosky; great-grandchildren, Delta Ott and many nieces and nephews.John was preceded in death by his son, Timothy R. Tarnosky.FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Fr. Robert Byrne will officiate. Committal service will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery.VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Wednesday, April 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Diabetes Association.Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tarnosky family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com
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A Memorial Tree was planted for John Tarnosky
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Tarnosky Girls
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JoAnn, Mike, Renee & families -
We send our condolences to you all. Sonny was the first grandchild for Grandma and Grandpa Tarnosky and the first "little buddy" to his eight aunts/uncles at the farm on Santiago Road. We suspect Sonny was hugely spoiled by them all but he was also in the position to set the stage for himself and us grandkids that followed on what we could get away with (not much-ha!). Family was important to Sonny as he didn't miss a chance at family gatherings to add his sense of humor, sarcasm, and charm to any conversation.
Sonny's final journey home has the family waiting for him, with Grandma/Grandpa, Uncle John/Aunt Anna, Timmy, siblings Richard and Judy, and many uncles, aunts and cousins (though maybe not in that order as Aunt Anna will probably be pushing her 4.5 foot self to the front of the line-ha!).
Uncle Joe/Aunt Bernie Girls -
Moni, Annie, Julie, Bridget and Mary Jo
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Mary Jane (Peters) Havener
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JoAnn, Mike and Renee
After reading about John (Mr. Tarnosky to me and my sisters) we shared fond memories. Listening to Johnny Cash while heading out in the motorhome with the Family and John at the wheel. The Tarnosky's were the best next door neighbors. I am happy to know he continued to have a happy and fulfilled life with family and friends, after we moved away. We remember him fondly.
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Margaret Peters Proulx
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Mr. Tarnosky was such a big part of our lives growing up. Will never forget the RV trip. All the great memories come flooding back…”Five Feet High And Rising”…RIP MR.Tarnosky.