Aug. 16, 1956 – Jan. 10, 2025
John Patrick Gartland Jr., 68, of Rochester, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1956, in Peru, the son of John Patrick and Ann Zara (Gardner) Gartland Sr. On Feb. 14, 1997, in Negril, Jamaica, he married Ellen Roper, and she survives.
John had retired as project supervisor for Miller Electric Company based out of Jacksonville, Fla., and had been a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, socializing with family and friends, reading and was an avid Notre Dame Football fan.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Gartland, Rochester; son, Karl Gartland, Cassopolis, Mich.; grandchildren, John Partick Gartland IV, Granger, Jalynn Gartland, Buchanan, Mich., Isabella Gartland, Cassopolis, Mich., Mark Gartland, Cassopolis, Mich., Meagan Jane Williams, Marietta, Ga.; siblings, Nancy Spitznagle, Peru, Kathryn Caldwell, Indiana, Diane (George) Goodrich, Ariz., Elaine Mishler, Texas, Jeanne (Karl) Houck, Noblesville, Bill Gartland, Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. son John Patrick Gartland III and stepson Ken Williams.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Moose Lodge. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
