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John Lawrence Gorte Jr.
Born: 5/31/1945
Died: 9/17/2022
Age: 77
Community: Owosso, MI
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John Lawrence Gorte Jr.
Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Veteran and Friend.
Age 77 of Owosso, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 17, 2022 surrounded by his family at Sparrow Hospital.
The family will welcome friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:00-8:00 with funeral services being held at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Wednesday September 21st at 12:00 pm with Pastor Deb Grazier officiating. Military Honors will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
John was born on May 31, 1945 in Owosso, MI, the son of John Lawrence Gorte, Sr and Helen Gorte ( Greenthal)
He graduated from Owosso High School in 1963 . Shortly after High School, he joined the military and was proud to have served our country as a Marine in the Vietnam War. After returning from Vietnam, he worked at Johnson Controls for over 30 years. He then attended LCC to obtain a degree in Criminal Justice and worked as a corrections officer at MDOC where he retired from. John was an active member of the Owosso VFW Post 9455. John loved to go Salmon fishing, hunting, volunteering his time with Veterans, Marines and loved spending time with his family.
He married the love of his life Deborah Gorte on April 17, 1993 and inherited 7 children, in-laws and many grandchildren.
John is survived by his Daughter, Lori Gorte; Son, Kevin Zimmerman; Son, Chris (Cheryl) Zimmerman; Son, Phil Zimmerman; Daughter, Kianna (Dave) Albrecht; Son, Rick Clark; Daughter, Brandy LeConte; Brother Tom (Debbie) Gorte; Sister Mary Louise, nieces, nephews, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and his dog Hank (Kitty).
He is predeceased by his loving Wife Deborah E Gorte, his Father John Lawrence Gorte, Sr, his Mother Helen Gorte (Greenthal) , his Daughter Shannon McAndrew, his Granddaughter Brooke and his Uncle Benny.
Memorials suggested to Owosso VFW Post 9455.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com. |
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9/20/2022 |
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4:00 PM |
| The family will welcome friends at the Nelson-House Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:00-8:00 with funeral services being held at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Wednesday September 21st at 12:00 pm. |
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| Funeral Service |
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9/21/2022 |
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12:00 PM |
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Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Deb Grazier |
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