John Daniel Gunn

John Daniel Gunn, 61, of Watervliet, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Pastor Ed Richcreek officiating. Friends may visit with the family Friday, January 6, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berrien County Youth Fair Poultry Barn. Those wishing to sign John’s guestbook may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. John was born November 28, 1955 to Clarence and Gloria (Plasko) Gunn in Watervliet, MI. He graduated from Watervliet High school, and went on to receive his associate’s degree in mechanics from South Western Michigan College. John married the love of his life, Diane Rendell, on January 19, 1985 in Coloma, MI. He worked for New Products as a Hydraulic Mechanic were he retired after over 30 years of service. John was a long-time member of Central Assembly of God in Coloma, where he served in many capacities the latest as a board member. He loved his Savior Jesus Christ and spent much of his retirement studying the Bible and strengthening his relationship with God and his family. John enjoyed participating in the Berrien County Youth Fair with his daughters for many years, and continued his support of the fair as the assistant superintendent of the poultry barn. He was a handy-man and could often be found fixing things around the house. John was also an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time playing board games with his family and friends. John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Diane; daughters, Lisa (Mike) DeRosa of Coloma, Shawna (Mark) Connors of Bavaria, Germany, Ashley (Donovan) Mann of Mattawan and Bethany Gunn of Watervliet; father, Clarence Gunn of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Michael and Andrew DeRosa and Preston Connors; siblings, Patti (David) Harris of Benton Harbor, Greg Gunn of Watervliet, Jim (Julie) Gunn of Watervliet and Sara (Sheldon) Oien of Wilsonville, OR; the Rendell and Schinck families and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria; son, Daniel Gunn; mother-in-law Dorothy Rendell-Haliburton and fathers-in-law Miles Rendell and Bill Haliburton.