John D. Tarkowski, age 79, a resident of Royal Oak for the past eight years, formerly of Madison Heights, died September 4, 2011 at this home. He was born November 1, 1931 in Detroit to the late Walter and Mary Tarkowski. Mr. Tarkowski was a U.S. Army veteran in the Korean War. He was the owner of Circle Heating & Cooling in Milford. He loved to golf in his spare time. He is survived by his sons, James C. Tarkowski, Michael J. Kimberly A. Tarkowski and Paul B. Melissa D. Tarkowski; and grandchildren, Ashlee, Gavin and Sophia. The visitation will be Saturday 9 a.m. until the time of service 12 noon at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak, with the Rev. Paul Chateau officiating. The burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.