John-McDonald-Obituary

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John Michael McDonald

Shorewood, Wisconsin

May 23, 1932 – May 25, 2015 (Age 83)

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BORN
May 23, 1932
DIED
May 25, 2015
AGE
83
LOCATION
Shorewood, Wisconsin

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Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood Obituary

Age 83. Passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. Longtime resident of Milwaukee Catholic home. Loving brother of Ann F. (the late Sebastian J.) Helfer and the late Mary Etienne McDonald, BVM. Beloved uncle of Sue (Sam) Larsen, Steve (Anne) Helfer, Sandy (Brian) Peters, Dan (Chris Kaufmann) Helfer, Laurie (Dan) Brahm, Meg Langham, Mickey (the late Rob) Jicha, Katie (Chuck) Hudek and the late David Helfer. Survived by many great-nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

John served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and later served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He attended St. Robert School, and was a longtime supporter. John attended Marquette University High School, and graduated from Riverside High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. John worked for the Credit Card Division of 1st Wisconsin Bank for over 30 years. He was a huge Packer fan, an avid runner and a 40 year member of the YMCA.

Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM until time of celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on June 5, 2015 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, St. Anne Chapel, 2462 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee. Interment will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.

John's family would like to thank the very capable nursing staff of Milwaukee Catholic Home, and the late Rob Jicha, for their tender and loving care of John.

Memorials may be made in John's honor to the Milwaukee Catholic Home.

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Please accept my sympathy regarding John's passing. I worked with him at the bank since 1975. He certainly kept everyone entertained with his quirky personality! John had a heart of gold, a great memory and fun stories. I will always remember the surprise party we threw for his 60th birthday and how happy he was!

Staff and residents of Milwaukee Catholic Home send our condolences to John's family. Please know that John and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Catalane
Director of Community Outreach
Milwaukee Catholic Home