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John Edward Selkey

1949 - 2019

John Edward Selkey obituary, 1949-2019, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

John Selkey Obituary

Selkey, John Edward born July 5, 1949 and passed away February 24, 2019. He will be missed by his wife Patrise and two step-sons Brad and Colin Klemz. Survivors include brothers, Fred (Donna) Selkey, Carl (Diane deceased) Selkey, Pete (Betsy) Selkey and sisters, Sue (Jim deceased) and Mary Ann Selkey along with nephews, nieces other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Fred & Mary Agnes Selkey, his sister Judy Selkey and niece Kathy Selkey. He was a Union Bricklayer for over 40 years. He loved sunrises, sunsets, warm weather, watching things grow and working hard. He had a wacky sense of humor and he would be the first one to offer a helping hand. He is at home with the angels. Memorial Service will be @ Boerner's Botanical Gardens at the Garden House left of the main building on April 20th at 11:30-3.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 14, 2019.

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Dave and Danielle Schweitzer

April 20, 2019

Sorry for your loss. John was a good friend and co-worker. His humor and warm personality made long work days go faster. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Rich & Pat Kaczanowski

April 17, 2019

Patrise and Family.....Rich and I were so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Your grief will pass in time and you will have only good times to remember in the future.

April 17, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

April 16, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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