John Pueschel, 77

John Martin Pueschel, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, August 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 6, 1945 in Sturgis, son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Schroeder) Pueschel.
John resided his whole life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1963.
On April 6, 1968 he married Rebecca Sherman at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis.
John was a lifelong farmer. Along with his family he owned and operated Fairgrove Farms and Fawn River Farms both in Sturgis.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis and former member of the Sturgis Jaycees. John served as a member of the Sturgis Township Board of Trustees for 20 years. John had an appreciation for antique tractors and was a member of the St. Joseph County Antique Tractor Association. He and Becky enjoyed 25 years of wintering in Port Charlotte, Florida where he loved fishing.
John had a true love and dedication to farming. He and Becky hosted 28 youths from around the world into their home and farm through the International Farm Youth Exchange Program.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Rebecca; one daughter: Jennifer (Richard) Mead-Bennett of Sturgis; two sons: William (Penny) Pueschel and Christopher (Tera) Pueschel both of Sturgis; grandchildren: Austin Pueschel, Morgan Pueschel, Madison Pueschel, Megan Mead, Emily Mead, Drew Pueschel, Alexis Pueschel and Zachary Pueschel; four step-grandchildren; three sisters: Marilyn (Larry) Kelley of Sturgis, Linda (Daniel) Semrau of Warren and Karen (Bruce) Kane of Shipshewana, Indiana; sister-in-law: Jane Pueschel of Sturgis and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law: Marcus Mead and brother: David Pueschel.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Rd. in Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of John Martin Pueschel will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Darin Warnecke will officiate. In accordance with John’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. Private burial of the remains will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Pueschel’s memory consider the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1108 E. Lafayette St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or St. Joseph County 4-H, 612 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.