EFFINGER, JOHN W., JR.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – John W. Effinger, 60, a former Fremonter, died Tuesday [November 1, 1983] at his home in Grand Rapids following a lengthy illness.

He was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Fremont, a son of John and Dorothy (Kaechelein) Effinger.

Surviving are his wife, Sylvia (Schultz) Effinger, two sons, John and Eric, a daughter, Karen, and a grandchild, all of Grand Rapids; a sister, Margaret Whitcomb of Roseville, Mich.; and brothers, Charles and Donald of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.

Mr. Effinger had moved from Fremont to Grand Rapids about 20 years ago. When in Fremont he had been employed by the Peerless Construction Co.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Calvary Cemetery, Fremont.