By MacDonald's Funeral Home

John Charles Pichler, age 46 of Howell, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born March 15, 1965 in Detroit, he was the son of John M. and Charlene R. (Frischolz) Pichler. John was a 1984 graduate of Hartland High School and had been employed by Ford Motor Company. Beloved father of dauthers, Kenna Pichler, Kristi Pichler, Kayle Pichler and stepson, Josh Gentry all of Howell. Also survived by his loving sister, Pam McGarvey of Woodlands, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Charlene and step-mother, Shirley. Visitation Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service Wednesday, 11 a.m. at MacDonald’s Funeral Home – Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.

There is a guest book with the original obituary.

He is being remembered as a family man, according to an article in the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.