John Francis Cuneo, age 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Isabella Medical Care Facility.
Cremation has taken place at Daisy Hill Crematory in Mt. Pleasant.
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No services are scheduled at this time.
John was born on October 28, 1931, in Escanaba MI, the son of Newton and Elizabeth (Reardon) Cuneo. John graduated from St. Johns Military Academy and went on to attend Ferris Institute where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Education. John continued his education and received a master’s degree from Michigan State University in Education Administration. John began his education career in Stanwood, Michigan as a teacher then went to Riverview Elementary in Big Rapids as their principal for 24 years. John also taught at Ontonagon, Florida, and Baldwin schools. He taught Drivers Ed for many years in Big Rapids and refereed for many different sports in the surrounding area. John enjoyed hunting and fishing and simply being outdoors. He was a diehard Michigan fan.
John married Marie Pederson in November 1958. Together they made their home in Big Rapids MI. John later married Mildred who preceded him in death. They made their home in Reed City Michigan.
John is survived by four children; Shelly (Dave) Scharlow from Reed City MI, Kathy Cuneo from CA, Nancy (Jeff) Jackson from Oxford MI, Kim (Bill) from Mt Pleasant; sister, Joanie (Jim) Zbacnik from Marquette; grandchildren, Angie, Allison Elizabeth, Megan, and Ashleigh; and 4 great-grandchildren.
John was also preceded in death by grandchildren Katelyn and David II Scharlow of Reed City.