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John Wiese Obituary
Algoma - John F. Wiese, 78, Algoma, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Sunday March 15, 2020. He was born Feb. 22, 1942 in Algoma to Henry and Evelyn (Entringer) Wiese.
John graduated from the Algoma High School in 1960.
He married Judith Ann Baudhuin in 1961.
John took over Wiese Clothing and Dry Cleaners LTD from his father, Henry in 1962. Throughout the years, John had several clothing and dry cleaning locations, including Clintonville and Sturgeon Bay. John was always a sharp dresser and enjoyed helping people that came into his store to be sharp dressed as well. After John closed the store in Algoma he worked for Peerless Garments of Winnipeg, Canada as a sales rep for about two years.
John obtained his Real Estate license on May 11, 1999 and started a successful real estate career actively working with his son, Todd at the Todd Wiese Homeselling Team until his death.
John's hobbies including boating, fishing, car racing, spending time in the Northwoods with his family, antiques, plants and flowers, and was a History buff. John was a member of the Door County Board of Realtors and the Realtors Association of NE Wisconsin. In his younger years he was also proud to serve as an altar boy at St. Mary Catholic Church.
John is survived by his two children Todd (Dawn) Wiese and Amy (Mark) Herro, three grandchildren Emily, Adam and Ashley Herro; his siblings, Joe (Judy) Wiese and Mary (Mike) Bohman; many nieces, nephews and cousins and the mother of his children Judith. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Evelyn (Entringer) Wiese, in-laws Harry Baudhuin and Louise Baudhuin Dukelow (Don); two sisters-in-law Jeanne Wiese and Mary Ann Baudhuin; and one niece Melissa Ross.
The family will be having a private viewing service for John due to the coronavirus outbreak on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the funeral home.
There will be a graveside prayer for John at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery on Friday, March 20, 2020, about 6:45 PM for the public. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date for the public.
The SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, assisted the family with arrangements.
Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on John's tribute page at www.schinderle.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 25, 2020
John was one of my favorite customers at the Greenbrier Cafe, his positivity was always shining. My thoughts and prayers go to his loved ones during this difficult time. I am glad I was able to meet him, the world has lost a very kind soul.
March 20, 2020
sending my positive thoughts to the family of John Wiese. John was my friend, he was a great guy, I will always cherish the fun times we had together.
-Dave Hartman
Jean Ross
March 19, 2020
Sending prayers for strength, for his family and all who knew and loved him, and for eventual peace in this great loss.
Kim Marie Gulseth
March 19, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I know his huge presence in your lives will be so very missed. Praying for you.
Donna Gamble
March 19, 2020
John will be remembered for his wit, and the stories that he shared. He always made time to chat with his team members when at our office. I will miss chatting with him about the clothing business and hockey as well. Thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Bob Hafeman
March 18, 2020
Our deepest sympathy. Prayers to your family.
Bob and Dolly Hafeman
Mary Derozier
March 18, 2020
Everyone who had the joy and luck to know John have suffered a great loss. He always treated everyone he dealt with as a friend/family member. My whole family will miss him greatly.
Darlene (Hoffmann) Luchterhand
March 18, 2020
Tenderly May God's love heal your sorrow Gently.May the. Prayers of friends ease your hurting Softly May God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. C!assists of 1960.
March 17, 2020
Todd and Dawn,
Barb and I are incredibly sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a great friend and neighbor. I feel like I always learned something new whenever I had a chance to speak with him. He always treated me and our family with the utmost respect and for that he will be forever remembered and admired until we meet again. Wishing you all our best at this difficult time.
Steve and Barb Bathke
Todd Jahnke
March 17, 2020
Hi Todd. Thought's and Prayers to you and your family. Keep the Memories alive.
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