John R. Chavez

John R. Chavez

St. Francis, WI - 81, passed away peacefully due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis at home on April 6th, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1938 to Salvador and Mercedes in Milwaukee, WI. John graduated from Bay View High School in 1958 where he excelled at both baseball and football. He married his loving wife of 59 years Carol in 1960. He will be forever remembered by his wife Carol (nee McCarron), and their children John (Lisa), Julie, David (Kori), and Phil (Mary). He will also be fondly remembered by his siblings Roy, Artie and Mercedes, his grandchildren Chrystal (Eric), Steven, Lainey, Erin, Kylie, Kaden, Tyler, Tanner, Jacob, Olivia, Addison, and Ariana and his great grandchildren Lincoln and Kennedy.

John worked for American Motors Corporation (later Daimler-Chrysler) for 42 years. He was a devout Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, traveling with his wife Carol and laughing. He had a great sense of humor and outlook on life that was both witty and unique.

Due to pandemic restrictions, Private Family services will be held. A Streaming of John's Memorial Mass will be on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM, Please see Funeral Home's website to view the stream of John's Mass. A public memorial celebration will take place at a later date.