John D. Mandella

Mandella, John D. John Mandella, age 40, was taken too soon on March 18, 2014. Although the circumstances surrounding the passing of John seem dark, the brightness of the memories and good times shared by all who knew him shine through everyday. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Michelle Mandella (Hmielewski) and his amazing children Alyssa "Lyssa Lou" and beloved daughter-in-law Hayley, Lexi "Scooby Doo", Allie "Bug", and Chance "Chancer Man". His parents Roberta Mandella (nee Krause), Don (Diane Stiemke) Mandella; his sisters Samantha "Samburger", Trinity "Trinny" and Audra (Jon) Baade. Caring nephews Cameron and Kyle Mandella; and niece Brianna Baade. He has also joined his brother Nick in Paradise. John will be truly missed by his many friends, family and people whose lives he touched, as well as his furry companions Bruno and Lilly. We will forever miss his most famous saying "The party's over; GET OUT!!" A special thank you to Cory Zimmermann, Tony Goff, Van McNeil, and all of the other board members of This Time Tomorrow Foundation for making his final dream of seeing the ocean come true. Visitation will be held Tues., March 25, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1875 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Funeral service celebrated at 7:00 PM. If desired, memorials to This Time Tomorrow Foundation appreciated. To receive this obit/directions, text 1362316 to 414-301-6422