Kitchka – John Alan Kitchka, age 77, of Callahan, Florida passed away on June 6, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1944, in Muskegon, Michigan to Charles and Gladys Kitchka. John worked as a pulp mill worker for a total of 35 years with St. Regis Paper, Jacksonville Kraft and Seminole Kraft.  John served honorably in the United States Navy from 1961-1965 and was aboard the USS Farragut, stationed out of Mayport, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Kitchka.

John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Wanda Quinn Kitchka; daughters, Deanna (Jim) Webb of Horseshoe Beach, FL, Christina M. Kitchha of Callahan, FL; son, John Alan (Tammy) Kitchka of Yulee, FL; brothers, Mike Kitchka of Muskegon, MI, Robert Kitchka of Muskegon, MI, David Kitchka of Palatine, IL; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021at 11 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Rister officiating. Interment will follow at Green Pine Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.