Willard C. StuderSt. JohnsWillard C. Studer, 86 of St. Johns passed away on April 19, 2017 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor.  Willard was born on May 9, 1930 in Mason, MI the son of Ralph R. and Martha M. (McCulloh) Studer.  He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1949 and was a veteran of the US Navy.  On April 16, 1955 he married Helen I. Latson in St. Johns.  Willard worked at Kroger Co in St. Johns as a meat cutter and after 27 years he retired.  He was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church, VFW post 4113, and St. Johns American Legion Post.  Willard enjoyed spending time at the cottage, fishing, gardening, grilling, bowling, shuffle boarding, and being with his family.  Survivors include his wife, Helen, children Brian (Merry) Studer of Holly, MI, Wayne Studer of St. Johns and Susan Studer of DeWitt.  Grandchildren, Nathan (Erin) Studer, Jacob Studer, Megan (Ben) Meyering, Ben (Grace) Studer, Brent (Kayla) Studer, Alexsis Studer, nine great grandchildren and sister Marquetta Gearhart of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.  Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Johns First Baptist Church or St. Johns Veterans of Foreign Wars.