John Paul Kastelic, of Gay, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.

John was born on Feb. 14, 1942, in Laurium, to parents John M. and Geraldine (Holland) Kastelic. John was a graduate of Calumet High School class of 1960.

John worked for Peninsular Gas Company in Laurium as a heavy equipment operator and member of Teamsters Local 406 before his retirement in 2003.

During his retirement, John was instrumental in

building houses with two of his sons in Gay. John enjoyed woodworking, projects with his backhoe, tinkering in his garage, Packer football, and hunting.

He loved spending time with his family, traveling, taking cruises and being at deer camp.

John was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet and the Lake Linden Hubbell Sportsman’s C

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