JOHN ADAMS

John was born Dec. 15, 1954 in Portland, IN to the late James and Jean (Holman) Adams.

He worked in sales most of his working years before retiring in 2005 due to health reasons. John was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He believed that the Fourth of July was the most important holiday, no gifts just have fun and party! He always said without that day we wouldn’t have our freedom for the other holidays! He believed in supporting our troops during war time and especially when they came home. John loved a good party, cooking, and just plain having fun. He had a kind heart and a quick wit. He was always willing to help friends and family. No matter what life brought his way, including declining health, he seldom complained. He was genuinely one of the good ones! “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a ride!” Happy trails, Skid! Until we meet again. “Another angel got his wings today”!

John is survived by his partner, Sandy Zielaskowski and his best fur friend, Lilly. He is further survived by his sister, Jane (Patrick) Witkowski and nephews, Kyle (Trisha) Schmit, Evan (Lindsay) Schmit, James (Elizabeth) Schmit; great-nephews, Ethan and Calvin Schmit, Vinny Baumhofer; and great-niece, Mila Schmit. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Adams.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at McWilliams Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Military honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 2496 and the US Air Force beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Alpena County Animal Control or the Huron Humane Society.