John B. Geasler, 98 of Canadian Lakes, passed away at his home on November 29, 2019. John was the 11th of 13 children born to Joseph P. and Myrtle (Haight) Geasler on April 7, 1921. John served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946, stationed in California. In 1945 he married Viola Mae Navarre (preceded in 1966) and had three daughters; Judith Ann, Joan Kay and JoLynn. In 1968 John married Barbara Schunk (preceded in 2002). Family meant the world to John and he loved having a house full. He was an outstanding dad and incredible grandpa and great-grandpa. John loved all things outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and trapping. After his retirement in 1976 from General Motors, he became a full time resident of Canadian Lakes. He spent many years on the Canadian Lakes boat patrol, the Mecosta County snowmobile club and the Remus Lions Club. He is survived by his daughters, Joan Kay Geasler and JoLynn Shoe both of Mecosta; two granddaughters, Ginger (Mike) Doty of Lansing and Melissa Shoe (Matt) of Mt. Pleasant; great grandchildren; Hannah (fianc Gage Sivyer) Doty, Michael and Aiden Breasbois and Jamie Savage; his loving companion, Marge Jerue and her extended family, many nieces, nephews and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 12 siblings, his daughter, Judith and a grandson, Anthony John Savage. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. The family would like to thank the DeJean family for making John one of their own. Hospice of Michigan, especially Casey, for the excellent care in his final months and Kim Wernette. Memorial contributions in Johns name may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Remus Lions Club. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Visitation Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Daggett Funeral Home 19238 30th Ave Barryton,MI 49305