John  Arthur  Rescoe, 82, of  Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at his home.

John was born on November 17, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Harry and Polly(Genick) Rescoe.  John grew up and attended school in the Detroit Area.  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  John worked as a Tool and Die Maker for several companies in the Detroit area.  He moved from Brighton to Kalkaska after retirement and then moved to Houghton Lake over 10 years ago.  John was a member of American Legion, and VFW and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating.

Surviving Mr. Rescoe are his two nieces, Diane Thompson of Canton, and Julie Batman of Jeffersonville, IN; nephew, John Rescoe of Grosse Isle; and several great nieces and nephews.  John was preceded in death by his parents. 

Graveside services for Mr. John Rescoe will be conducted 1:00PM Friday July 14, 2017 at Pioneer Cemetery, South Branch Township.  Memorial contributions in memory of John are asked to be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospitals.  Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel is serving the family.  Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com 

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