John was born on October 23, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Bill and Bev (McFarland) Kachenmeister and passed away September 21, 2025 surrounded by family. He was the second oldest of 5 kids.

He grew up in Toledo and attended Whitmer High School until he graduated in 1974. John was an avid hunter with his brother Dan and enjoyed working in his garage that he built by hand at his childhood home and later bought with the love of his life Barb (Evearitt) Kachenmeister they met in 1978 and wed on November 7th, 1980. Together they had two sons and a daughter, raising them in Toledo on Planet Avenue.

John spent the last few years of his life overcome by multiple medical conditions that kept him from hunting, fishing and golfing; things he loved to do in his spare time.

John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barb. His sons Terry (Heather) Kachenmeister, Corey (Sundra) Kachenmeister, daughter Heather Kachenmeister; brothers Jim (Karen) Kachenmeister, Dave Kachenmeister, Dan (Joyce) Kachenmeister and sister Cheryl (Jim) Oedy; grandchildren Jonathon, Daniel, Cienna, Carter, Carson, Paisley, Lucas, Logan & Jacob; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

John always cherished the relationship he had with his best friend Don "Bozo" DeMoe and the many friends he made working at General Mills.

Per his wishes, John was cremated, and no formal service will take place. A Celebration of Life is planned for October 23rd on what would have been his 70th birthday at the Great Northern Sportsman Hunt Club at 6255 Pelton Ln Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 from 2pm - 8pm  Memorial tributes may be made to his family via this website to help offset expenses.