John ‘Tino’ Argall
Negaunee
John Allen ‘Tino’ Argall, 66, of Pietro Drive, Negaunee Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 10, 2015 at UP Health System Marquette.
John was born September 6, 1948 in Ishpeming to Eugene J. and Betty Mary-Louise (Lee) Argall and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1967. An outstanding football player for the Miners, he was known as the most feared linebacker in the U.P. Following graduation, he attended Northern Michigan University where he played football for the Wildcats.
Johnny was employed for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. and the Ruusi & Vivian Oil Co. before purchasing Tino’s Bar and Pizza in Negaunee in 1982. As a prominent business owner, he was well known for supporting the local community and area schools. He loved sports, especially at the high school level, and avidly coached, refereed, attended and supported area athletics.
John was very proud of his 10 grandchildren. He always looked forward to and proudly attended whichever activity they participated in. In his free time he loved spending time at his camp on the Dead River Basin, and he will be missed being seen pontooning and jet-skiing to visit his many friends on the River. He especially enjoyed the many good times at ‘Camp Bear Hollow.’ Most recently, Johnny enjoyed golfing at Wawonowin Country Club where he was a member and bowling with his friends.
Surviving are 3 daughters: Michele (Robyn Roberts) Hansen of Madison, WI, Shannon (Steve) Terres of Ishpeming and Lori (Dennis) Brinck of Virginia Beach, VA; 2 sons: Shawn (Jeanne) and Jason (Rachel) Argall, both of Ishpeming; his grandchildren he was so very proud of: Kayla Hansen, Meghan, Anna and Anthony Terres, Parker, Carson and Preston Argall, and Gavin and Griffin Argall; 4 brothers: Eugene (Pauline) and Daniel (Sharon) Argall, both of Ishpeming, Jeffery (Kathy) Argall of Marquette and Peter Argall of Negaunee; 2 sisters: Victoria (Joe) Brady of Marquette and Debra (Dean) Luplow of Big Rapids; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his 7 fur grand-babies. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Cory Nelson in 2005.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 15th at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev. Warren Geier officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 2:00 pm until 5:45 pm at the church on Thursday, and also at a potluck dinner to be held in the church hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: ‘Negaunee Public Schools’, 101 S. Pioneer Ave., Negaunee, MI 49866 for a scholarship fund to be established in John’s memory.
Mr. Argall’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com, where memories and condolences may be shared.

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