John Earl Whitstone

John Whitstone "Jack" March 13, 1936 – June 8, 2024
Jack. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. The world lost a bright star Saturday evening, June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and close friends, He softly drifted away to Heaven.
He will be sorely missed by his wife, Ginger (nee Browne), and their 6 "rotten" kids, Johnny, Missy, Billy, Theresa, Timmy and Jimmy, and their extremely patient and understanding spouses, Valerie, Robert, Pam, Michael, Susan and Emily. His delightful grandchildren; Jake & Caroline, Emily, Rachel & Fabi, Jenny & Cory, Olivia, Katie, JJ, Shawn & Lizzy, Hannah & Jake, Gareth, Lily, Wyatt, Lincoln, Jackson, and Owen, and his delicious greats; Tessa, Grace, Cora, Delaney, Cam, Taylor, and Carter.
Jack will also be missed by his brothers and their wives, Larry & Jean, Joe & Geri, and sister Eleanor (late Roger Goodspeed). Jack will be joining his family in Heaven, parents Earl & Katherine, sisters, Virginia (late Trino Hernandez), Mary (late Frank Garcia), Ann (Steve Gonzales), and brother Dick (late Chris).
Jack served in the Air Force 1955-59. Jack was a sheet metal worker with Vessel Craft for 20 + yrs. and a Property Manager with Berg Management for 20 + yrs. He was a Boy Scout Leader and Den Master. He was an active member of St. Williams Catholic Church by serving on the Parish Counsel, singing in the choir, and coaching basketball. Jack was a member of the Woodworkers Guild and enjoyed making wooden toys to donate to various agencies.
Jack excelled at humming, fishing, hunting, and woodworking. He enjoyed fishing in Canada with his good friends, Fred & Carol. His favorite getaway was the cottage in Portage. He loved a good family gathering, loved to eat, and loved his family time. He was a man of few words yet was a large presence.
Memorial Visitation on Friday June 28, from 4pm to 7pm at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 380 Bluemound Rd., (Hwy J & JJ) Waukesha with a Memorial Service at 7pm. On Saturday June 29th, a Memorial Visitation at 1pm at ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 440 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: Waukesha Catholic Schools https://www.waukeshacatholic.org and St Vincent de Paul at St Williams https://www.ccwauk.org/st-william-waukesha
A livestream will be available beginning at 5:00 PM via the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxODIyMDIwNDMxMzU4OSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== As well, you are welcome to return after the service and see a recording of the live stream for 90 days following the service.
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