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1949
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2023
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John Bone Obituary
John was born on December 30, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN, John was the son of the late DeWayne and Vivian Richard Bone. He attended Fort Wayne area schools and graduated from Northside High School in 1968. He went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On June 1, 1974, he was united in marriage to Sandra Ehrenreich. On January 9, 1992, he married Sharon Horon in Sheboygan.
John worked in the brass department as a foreman for the Kohler company for 38 years before his retirement. John coached hockey and was instrumental in establishing the Blue Line Hockey Association. He was also an avid golfer and Packer Fan. He especially enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Michigan where he loved mushroom hunting, exploring the trails in the woods surrounding the cabin, and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Kevin (Sonia) Bone, FL, and Brian Bone, Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Mason and Ariana; sister, Janet (Steve) Osterholt, Roanoke, IN; nieces and nephews, Laura (Patrick) Osterholt Scheiner, Fort Wayne, IN; other relatives, and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Horon, and his stepfather, Arden Watts. Visitation for John will take place starting at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI. A memorial service will follow after visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with John's arrangements. www.OlsonFuneralHome.info
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Memories and Condolences
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Todd Remmel
October 27, 2023
John was a good man and I know Brian and Kevin will miss him dearly. Kohler Company for 30 years plus. My sincere condolences to Brian and Kevin.
Your Dad was a great guy. God's blessings to you and your family including your Mother.
Very Sincerely, Todd
Myrna Mallison ("cuz")
October 26, 2023
John was my cousin on my mothers' side. I have very pleasant memories of Thanksgiving holidays spent in Ft. Wayne with John and the family.
We always kept in touch.
Just a couple years ago he and I canoed the Platte River in Sleeping Bear National Park in Michigan. That was a very tame paddle compared to some he had done! I never made it to his cabin in the Upper Peninsula but I know he loved it there.
I surely will miss him.
Tom Held and Rodney McCall
October 25, 2023
John, Rodney and I Iworked together at Kohler. Was an easy guy to talked to as he enjoyed outdoors like we did.
Kay Smith
October 25, 2023
I remember John from Jr High and High School. A shy guy, cute as a button, who became a very good friend in high school. I feel so blessed that I was able to see him and get one last hug at our 55th reunion this year. Rest easy, John. The "Great 68" will all be together again one day. Save me a spot at your table!
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