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John Abig Obituary
Mr. John Abig, of Port Washington, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, September 7, 2014. He was 60 years old.
John was born January 20, 1954 in Fond du Lac, the son of Jacob Abig and Mary Morris Abig. After graduating from Waupun High School, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from UW Madison. On October 6, 1979, he was united in marriage with Gwen Miller in Fond du Lac.
John worked as a Contract Computer Consultant for consulting companies in the Milwaukee area. John was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, as well as the Northwest Territory Alliance. He was an avid history fan, and passionately participated in Revolutionary War and Civil War reenactments where he made many new friends. He also enjoyed building model planes and ships.
John is survived by his wife Gwen and their son Scott (fiancé Liz Rauch) of Lomira. He is further survived by grandchildren Madison Abig and Ethan Thew, brother James (friend Katherine Saemann) of Omro, father-in-law Robert Miller of Fond du Lac, nephews Jeremy (Amy) and Joey Abig of Charlotte, NC, other relatives and many friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30PM on Sunday, September 14 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1100 N. Aster St. in Milwaukee. He will be laid to rest in Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac.
The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .
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j b
September 13, 2014
I Send My Condolences To The Family And Friends. May The God Of Comfort Be With you.
September 13, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family during your time of need. (2 Cor. 1:3-5)
Kris Marshall (Bennett)
September 12, 2014
My entire family was so saddened to hear of our cousin Jack, and his sudden passing!!! May his family know that he will be forever in our hearts & that his family will be in our hearts, thoughts & prayers!! Gods Blessings to his family!!
Daphne Prater
September 12, 2014
May your heart be warmed by memories of the wonderful times shared with your loved one. I pray that the peace of God rests upon you and your family during this time.
September 12, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort (Acts24:15)
Theresa Remsik-Traczek
September 11, 2014
So saddened and stunned at your loss. In times of quiet, I pray for you, in times of rush of the day I wish you a moment of peace, as you grieve I wish you hope and love in the memories of your beloved husband, father, son-in-law, brother and to all those his life touched let the blessing of God's love bring life to the rest of your days.
Betty Washington, SouthSide Health Dept.
September 11, 2014
I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
September 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. Had a locker next to him through Middle and High School. Too many people our age passing away.
Steve Andrews
September 9, 2014
The unexpected loss of a loved one can be very difficult to endure. May you find comfort and peace as you turn to God in prayer. Phillipians 4 : 6,7.
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