BELLEFLEUR, John R. age 86, of Novi, November 29, 2019. Loving husband of Janice Bellefleur. Devoted father of Nanette Bellefleur, Paul F. Bellefleur, John R. Bellefleur, Timothy Weiswasser and Jennifer W. (Tim) Stratman. Dearest grandfather of 10. He is preceded in death by his parents J. Paul and Nance Bellefleur and his brothers James Bellefleur and Bob Ricketts. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. After his service, he was graduated with an MA from Wayne State University and a PhD from the University of Michigan. He retired from a career as a professor at Oakland Community College. An avid golfer, private pilot and patron of the arts, he was a lifelong blood donor, recently earning his 8- gallon pin. His cremation took place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home.