Big John made his final trip to the happy hunting grounds on December 9, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Jo Lynn Schulz; son and daughter in law Jake and Hallie Schulz, son and daughter in law Eli and Lanna Schulz along with grandchildren Bode, Brooke, and Taylor; sister Susan Borchardt and sister Kathy Wezyk. 

He is preceded in death by father and mother Ray and Mary Schulz and brother Jim Schulz. 

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked to please make a donation to Make a Donation to N.A.S.A. Squirrel Association (nasasquirrel.org).