John A. Cleven

John A. Cleven

John Cleven Obituary

Published by Valley Funeral Home - Appleton on Dec. 8, 2018.
John was born on February 12, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. John was a resident of Oneida, Wisconsin at the time of passing. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School in Oneida, WI and attended Seymour High School. Jack served his country in the US Army 9th Infantry Division, Company A, and 60th Infantry Regiment during active duty & reserves from 1956 to 1962. Visitation will be at the Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, WI from 3 PM to 7 PM Monday December 10th and at St. John EV Lutheran Church N. 3505 State Road 47, Appleton, WI Tuesday December 11th from 9 AM to 10:45 AM, with a Christian funeral service at 11 AM followed by Military Honors. Memorial gifts may be directed to St John EV Lutheran Church or Fox Valley Lutheran H.S. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." (Revelation 2:10) Visitation at the Valley Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 10, 2018.

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December 13, 2018

Janet Melchert Sarbaugh posted to the memorial.

December 11, 2018

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December 11, 2018

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Janet Melchert Sarbaugh

December 13, 2018

Dear Jane and family,
So very sorry to hear this and sending my deepest sympathy and prayers for your comfort in the Lord Jesus. Have thought of you often, Jan, and wondered how you are and wonder how Jan Brown is, too? John 14 speaks of Heaven...love and prayers, Jan

December 11, 2018

Jane, so sorry to here of your loss of Jack.
Friends Forever,
Rollie & Mary Jane Ritchie

Mitch & Sheila Kerry

December 11, 2018

So sorry for your loss of your father, Mike.
Prayers for your families.

Sheryl Hagen

December 10, 2018

Dear Jane & family~
Sincerest sympathy at the loss of your dear husband. Praise God he knew Jesus as his Savior & is singing His praises in heaven! God be w/ you in the days ahead. Condolences also from my mother, Winnie Laabs. "Sleep in heavenly peace."

Jill Roeder

December 9, 2018

when Jack was on the front porch I listen to his stories when grow UP! I will dearly miss him!!

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Steve kuhl

December 9, 2018

The only 70 year old man that could out work a 20 year old kid! Rest in peace Jack Steve Kuhl

December 9, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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