John L. McDaniel

John L. McDaniel obituary

John L. McDaniel

John McDaniel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. on Sep. 22, 2025.

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John L. McDaniel, age 74, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at ThedaCare in Shawano after a courageous battle with cancer.

John was born August 10, 1951, in Milwaukee, a son of the late James and Shirley (Krueger) McDaniel. He was a press operator at A.O. Smith for 32 years before he happily retired. On August 27, 1988, he was united in marriage to the former Martina Stella in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Survivors include his wife, Martina McDaniel of Shawano; daughter, Tamara of Milwaukee; two sons, Chad L of Milwaukee and Chad M of Menominee Falls; and grandchildren, Deserea (Chance), Devon, Emiliah, Madyson, and Violet. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Rosel Stella.

In keeping with John's wishes no formal services will be held.

"The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the oncology and hematology team at ThedaCare, as well as ThedaCare Hospice, for the kind and compassionate care that John received."

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