John Richard Nyhof, age 70, of Muskegon passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the Leilia and &Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. John was born on January 11, 1947, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Richard Earl and Evelyn Catherine (Stell) Nyhof and served as a career military officer in the United States Armed Forces. John enjoyed tennis in his younger years and until recently taking long walks. John was a kind and very moral person with very strong beliefs. He had a love for his family and will be very much missed by all. John is survived by his brother and sister, James Nyhof of Twin Lake and Cynthia Flores of Muskegon; nieces and nephew, Linsey (Chris) Freet, Chandra Nyhof, Kimberly Nyhof, and Dustin Flores. Military rites and interment were held on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider Harbor Hospice of Muskegon. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfh.com