John Thomas Kusleika OBITUARY

John Thomas Kusleika was born on July 6, 1968, to Tom Kusleika and Janey Cole in Monte Vista, Colorado. Two years later his brother Dant rounded out the family. In 1984 the family moved to Redlands, California where they both graduated from Redlands High School. John attended the University of LaVerne, played football, and earned his undergraduate degree. Following graduation, John was a graduate assistant for the football program while earning his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Redlands. He began a successful coaching and teaching career which spanned three decades. John had been a mentor and role model for thousands of students who revered him. His pride and joy were his wife, Lynn, two daughters Analise and Brenna, and his son, Cade. John was an avid golfer and the golf course was one of his favorite places. Every year John and his family traveled to Montana to camp, raft, sing around campfires, and horseback ride. John was steadfast in his love for his students, colleagues, friends, and especially his family.After a valiant fight against a cancerous tumor, John passed away on March 9, 2024. Services will be held at the Church of the Brethren, LaVerne, CA Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. Donations in his memory can be made to https://givebutter.com/RH-coachjohnk