John Arthur Markel Jr.
July 7, 1946 - June 9, 2020
Johnny Markel, 73, of Munger, passed away on June 9, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region. Johnny was born in Bay City on July 7, 1946, the son of the late John Arthur and Margaret Helen (Jackson) Markel. Johnny graduated from Reese High School in 1964 and went on to work for General Motors – Flint Buick City, retiring after many years of service. Throughout life, Johnny always had a passion for farming, especially beet farming. He also enjoyed gardening and was a former member of St. Norbert Church in Munger. Johnny is survived by his brother, Joseph Markel; niece, Sally (Steve) Irving; nephews, Joe Vink and Thomas Heckroth; great niece and nephews, Mandy Manns, Michael Manns (Crystal), and Travis Manns, and his great-great nephew, Bentley. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his sisters, Jenine Redemond and Susan Heckroth (Arthur Vink). A Memorial Ceremony will be held at Mr. Markel's residence, 976 E. Kinney Road, Munger, Michigan on Friday, June 26th at 11:00 AM. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
Johnny Markel, 73, of Munger, passed away on June 9, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region. Johnny was born in Bay City on July 7, 1946, the son of the late John Arthur and Margaret Helen (Jackson) Markel. Johnny graduated from Reese High School in 1964... View Obituary & Service Information