Born: 12/7/1939
Died: 8/26/2015
Age: 75
Community: Lapeer, MI
VanKarl St. John, age 75 of Lapeer, passed away August 26, 2015. He was born in Flint, MI on December 7, 1939 to Gerald H. and Lilly M. St. John (nee. Borton). He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara St. John (nee. Moore); son Duane (Janie) St. John; step-children Tammy Scheffler and Daniel Phelps; sister Patricia Hilgendorf; grandchildren Crystal (Steve) Shamel. Melissa (Tony) Williams and Carrie St. John; also 5 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother Dr. Gerald St. John; his first wife Beverly St. John and his second wife Helen St. John.
VanKarl retired from General Motors. He was an active member of the Elba Lions Club up until he became ill and also ran an electronic repair business out of his home for 50 years.
Friends may visit on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Capstick Chapel on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations to Elba Lions Club are greatly appreciated. To place an online condolence please visit www.LynchFamilyFuneralDirectors.com