John Eberly class of 1962, August 4, 1943 - March 19, 2026.
From John's sister Mary Ellen Sheets class of 1957:
"My brother, John Eberly, passed away unexpectedly yesterday. John was born August 5, 1943 in Lansing, MI to Maynard and Helen Eberly.
"He grew up in Okemos on the banks of the Red Cedar River. He graduated from Okemos High School in 1962 and MSU in 1966. While attending MSU he started a part time job as a fire fighter for the Meridian Township Fire Department. He remained there for 30 years, retiring in 1995 as a Lieutenant.
"He married Carole Walaskay and they had a daughter, Jessica. He married a second time, to Sue Baird. He moved to Dallas to run a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise for many years and stayed on in retirement with his significant other, Romilia Madziar. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Sullivan and her son Henry Alonzo Sullivan of Traverse City, MI. Also, his sister, Mary Ellen Sheets, brother Norman Eberly (wife, Gay) and several nieces and nephews.
"He was predeceased by his parents, his ex-wife, Carole, his brother Jan Estelle, Jan’s wife, Irene and his brother-in-law Tom Amiss.
"His body was donated to UT Southwestern and there will be no service."
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