John Thomas Kurlander, 90, of Spring Grove Road, Appomattox, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Beverly Hills, California, on August 15, 1929, he was a son of the late Kathryn Swem and John Jacob Kurlander. He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving his country in the Korean War. John retired from the California Highway Patrol and was a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, AnnaMaria Kammerer Kurlander of Spout Spring and a daughter, Kathryn Kurlander of Lynchburg.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com