John Arthur Patrick Kinnett began his journey to the Lord on February 7, 2016, surrounded by his family.
John was born August 18, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Anna Ethel Johnston and Arthur Denton Kinnett.
John was a remarkable man who touched the hearts of everyone he met. John is survived by his wife Josephine Burdette, the love of his life. Also survived by his daughter Elizabeth, sons Larry and Dan, and his son-in-law Kevin who he regarded as his third son. His grandchildren Crystal, John Daniel, Jacob, Victoria, Laura, Dale, and Joslyn and their spouses and fiancés. Great-grandchildren Samantha, Isaac, Jeremiah, Ellah, Rylyn, and Madi.
He was blessed to have found a second family with Josephine and is survived by his step-children JoAnn (Layton), Steve (Angie) and their children, Joel, Anna, Matheau, Marcus, Mitchell, Steven, and Micah.
A memorial rosary and mass were celebrated at Santa Cruz Catholic Church on February 12, 2016. A celebration of John’s life was also held on Sunday March 13, 2016 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where he was interred at St. Joseph Cemetery.
A military veteran, John served his country honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1954-1958. Upon retirement as a career educator, John dedicated his life to the growth of Santa Cruz Catholic Church and School. His true passion was the children and the joy they bought to his life as he touched theirs in ways that can only be described as pure and true love.
Memorials in the form of donations, please direct to Santa Cruz Elementary School/Library/Media Center. 1100 Main Street Buda, TX 78610.
