John Liegeois, age 82 of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. John was born on January 21, 1941 in Bernissart, Belgium to Ernest and Aline (Lietard) Liegeois. John's father passed away when John was 5 years old and John was then raised by his stepfather, Alfred Canivez. John moved to the United States at an early age and graduated from Hesperia High School and later married Bessie Wright on December 29, 1962 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Hesperia. John had been serving in the United States Air Force for 2 years prior to his marriage to Bessie and he served at various Air Force Bases throughout the United States and Europe until his honorable discharge as a Tech Sergeant in April of 1979 when he and Bessie moved back to Hesperia. John then began his second career as Farm Manager for Roossinck Orchards for another 25 years until his final retirement. John was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Hesperia; was a life member of the Hesperia American Legion; he had served as Commander of the VFW for 12 years; was a life member of the Retired Enlisted Association and was a member of the Knight of the Midnight Sun. John loved the Michigan outdoors and enjoyed his walks in the woods while in Germany; usually had a campfire or bon fire burning at his house but especially treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bessie of Hesperia; his children, Joseph (Joan) Liegeois of Hesperia; Elizabeth (Robert) Nelson of Muskegon; daughter-in-law, Michell Liegeois of Muskegon; his grandchildren – Tabatha (Ryan) Dubie; Christopher (Kendall) Liegeois; Desiree (Juan) Medina; Danielle (Arthur) Benedict; Natalie Liegeois; Bradley (Rachel) Nelson; Morgan (Lee) Thompson; Michael Nelson; 10 great grandchildren; his sister, Rosella Liegeois of Belgium; several neices and nephews. John was preceded in death by his son, John F. Liegeois in 2006; his sisters and brothers-in-laws and brothers and sisters-in-laws, Yvonne Lecleriq; Abel (Juienne Huick) Lecleriq; Yvonne (Olen) Syers; Jaen Marie Viviez VISITATION : Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 4-7pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W. 48th Street Fremont MI 49412. ROSARY SERVICES : Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 7pm at the Crandell Funeral Home. VISITATION : Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 10-11am at Christ The King Catholic Church 263 S. Elm Hesperia MI 49421. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL : Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 11am at Christ The King Catholic Church in Hesperia. INTERMENT and MILITARY HONORS : following the Mass services at the Christ The King Catholic Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : American Heart Association. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Liegeois family online at www.crandellfh.com . Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of John Liegeois, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. VISITATION Tuesday, May 30, 2023 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Crandell Funeral Home 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, MI 49412 ROSARY Tuesday, May 30, 2023 7:00 PM Crandell Funeral Home 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, MI 49412 VISITATION Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Christ The King Catholic Church 263 S. Elm Hesperia, MI 49421 MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:00 AM Christ The King Catholic Church 263 S. Elm Hesperia, MI 49421 Military Honors Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:30 PM West Hesperia Cemetery 8613 Loop Road Hesperia, MI 49421