John P. Hrebec

He was born on January 11, 1960, in Laurium, to Joseph and Jean (Hodge) Hrebec.

He attended Calumet High School, and graduated with the Class of 1978.

John was an avid gardener, and had numerous varieties of vegetables and flowers in his garden.

He loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going for daily bike rides, walking his dog, and listening to classic rock music.

During the fall and early winter, you could catch John at home watching the Green Bay Packers.

John loved spending time with his family and friends, especially with his grandson, Logan.

On June 14, 1980, he was united in marriage to Christine Chopp, at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Calumet.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jean Hrebec; his sisters, Sue Gazza, Joan Kleven, and Martha Hrebec; and his brothers, Pat Schutz and Joe Hrebec.

He is survived by his wife, Chris “The Queen” Hrebec of Calumet; his daughters, Jessica (Cham Deschaine) Hrebec of Laurium, and Jennifer (Josh) Pellow of Lake City; his grandson, Logan; his buddy for nine years, Holland; his mother-in-law, Sharon Chopp; his father-in-law, Joseph Chopp; his sister, Margie Bonnell of Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 7 p.m., at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with Pastor Ken Toth to officiate.

Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m.

Burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery.

Online condolences for the family may be left at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.