John Wilkum Obituary
"Johnny"
Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 66. Loving dad of Tina (Dale) Brandos, Nicole (Tony) Crivello, the late Susan Schneider and Jessica (Aaron) Grundy. Proud grandpa of Dale Jr., Blake, Dakota, Wyatt, Dominic, Daisy, Vinny, Harper, Rylan and Rhys. Loving companion of Janie Gupton. Further survived by Kathy Wilkum, Connie Wilkum, many other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents William and Janette Wilkum and his sister Lynette Wilkum.
John was a long time employee at St. Francis Seminary and St. Vincent Pallotti School and Parish. He loved to ride his motorcycle and collect Case knives. He was the nicest and most talkative guy you'll ever meet. We will all miss him and never forget all the good times with him.
Visitation at the Max A. Sass & Sons South Shore Chapel on Monday, January 2 from 4 – 7 PM. Funeral Service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.
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1314 Manitoba Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Larry pieper
January 2, 2023
Johnny was a great person and friend from grade school to adulthood he will be missed but never forgotten
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Kimberly Whittington
December 30, 2022
John and Janie stuck by me when Snake passed. I loved John's stories, his friendship was priceless, his laughter was rare but awesome. God has gained another of my friends and I shall carry on with talking about you John, as you helped me with Snake. God Bless all John's family, all his friends and loved ones, and We will see you again my friend!
Laura Ruiz-Reyes
December 28, 2022
Like it is written, John was one of the nicest guys you´d ever want as a friend. We worked together at SVP for years and talked often after he retired. I am sending special prayers to his family and Janie, I know how much he cared about her May he Rest In Peace. Laura Ruiz-Reyes and family
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