Former Oxford resident John Edward Kargetta, born June 16, 1933 in Farmington, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2019. He was 86 years old.

Devoted Husband of Janet. Proud father of Ben (Ann) and John (Conchis). Proud grandfather of Robert and Emily. Loving brother of Edith. Preceded in death by brother William and sister Marion Iversen.

John attended Findlay College where he played football and wrestled. He served his country as a sergeant in the Army. John and Jan moved to Oxford in 1965. John loved gardening, fishing and golfing with his buddies. Most of all, John was a family man.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at noon with gathering at the church beginning at 11:30 AM. A luncheon take place at the church immediately following the mass. Memorials in John’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Oxford.