John "Papa John" Dubitz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John “Papa John” Dubitz, 92, of Benton Harbor died Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Services celebrating his life will be held at 1 PM on Friday, Aug 22, at North Shore Memory Gardens Chapel where burial will follow. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Harbor. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home or the American Heart Association. Please share messages, memories or photos at www.florin.net. Papa John was born on Jan 2, 1922 in Benton Harbor to Joseph, Sr and Theresa Dubitz. He is a veteran of the US Army during WWII. He married his wife, Corrine Tripp, in 1947 and together they have celebrated 67 years of marriage. Papa John worked at Industrial Rubber for 36 years before retiring in 1984. He was also a fruit farmer for many years and more recently had a big garden. Papa John was a life member of the VFW Post 1137. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to go camping with his family and the neighborhood children. Papa John was a hardworking man, always had a smile, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Corrine; his children, Linda Tipton of Benton Harbor and John J. Dubitz of Benton Harbor; his brother, Joseph Dubitz, Jr. of Benton Harbor; his grandchildren, Scott Tipton, Jennifer Dubitz, and John C. Dubitz; his 5 great grandchildren, and his 1 great great grandchild.

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John "Papa John" Dubitz

January 2, 1922 - August 18, 2014