John Philip Pincek, age 63, of St. Joseph, passed away from cancer on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at his home with his wife Julia by his side. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanson Technology Center at Lake Michigan College (which is associated with Eagle Technologies), to the John Pincek Scholarship Fund. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
John was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 2, 1952 to the late John and Sabina (Cibulka) Pincek. He was a 1971 graduate of Three Rivers High School, and received his associate’s degree in engineering from Glen Oaks Community College. On Oct. 13, 1978 in Three Oaks he married Julia Lynn Karsen. John was a mechanical design engineer at Eagle Technologies in Bridgman. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; a member of the Michigan City Yacht Club; and was currently President of the Channel Bluff Condominium Association. John and Julia loved taking their boat the ‘Lydia Rose’ out on Lake Michigan; and he enjoyed music and playing his guitar.
John is survived by his wife, Julia; his daughter, Mia; grandson, Jackson; and two sisters, Rosemarie “Rosie” (Ken) Stanard and Regina (Doug) Beckle both of Three Rivers; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved canine companion Lilliebelle.
Sorry to hear about his passing. Had a lot of good times with him.
Very sorry to hear this. John was a good friend for many years. Have some great memories, especially a birthday party when we were both very young. He is in good hands now, which I am happy about. Praying that the family will feel the warm presence of God’s peace in their hearts. Blessings to you all.