OSCEOLA – Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, Mishawaka, passed away suddenly April 25, 2015. “Johnny B.” was born June 16, 1939, in Warsaw, to William L. and Marian L. Roose Kinsey. His first wife, Ruth E. Nickel (Marquardt), preceded him in death, and he was previously married to Carolyn Green. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957, where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete with the Rulo Minear Award, which was presented to him by Jesse Owens. He worked at Beck Corporation as the vice president of purchasing. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart for many years, and was a volunteer coach at Cleveland Little League and the Boy Scouts of America. He played baseball in the South Bend/Michiana Senior League until recently. His teammates affectionately called him “Bulldog.” He loved all sports, especially golfing, fishing, hunting, bowling and swimming. His excitement for competition, his sense of humor and sense of adventure will be dearly missed. He is survived by his two daughters, Renee Doty, Elkhart, and Amy Hunnicut (and spouse Cory), Philadelphia; a granddaughter, Ivy Hunnicut, Philadelphia; three sisters: Kathryn Fisher, Rochester; Patricia (and spouse John) Savage, Cleveland, Ohio; Cynthia (and spouse Timothy) Hamilton, Sevierville, Tenn.; and three brothers: Paul Kinsey, Augusta, Maine; Richard Kinsey, Clermont, Fla.; and Larry (and spouse Linda), North Webster. He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Kinsey, and a sister, Maxine J. Pifer. Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy., Osceola. Calling is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Faith Mission of Elkhart, 801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. Condolences may be sent via www.chapelhillmemorial.com
