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John Cap. Obituary
Appleton, Wisconsin - John Kocian, Capuchin friar, died on 28 July at the age of 86. John was born in 1931 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Dorothy Kocian. John served in the U.S. Navy for four years, and played trumpet in the Green Bay Packer band, the Navy bands, and at family weddings. He was invested with the Capuchin habit in 1957, and professed his perpetual vows in 1961.
John ministered at St. Felix Friary in Huntington, Indiana from 1963-1976. From 1976-1984, John was on staff at the Capuchin House of Prayer in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1984, John began ministry at the Monte Alverno Retreat Center in Appleton, Wisconsin until his retirement at St. Fidelis Friary in 2014.
John is survived by his sister, Claire Schultz, of Sussex, WI, many cousins, nieces and nephews,as well as his many Capuchin brothers with whom he lived, prayed and ministered for 60 years.
Funeral arrangements:
St. Joseph Parish - Appleton
Friday - August 3rd
Liturgy of Christian Burial: 10:30 am
Burial : Appleton WI
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John Sardino
August 19, 2020
8/19/20 I just now found out my good friend & trusted advisor passed. I am heartbroken as I think back to the many wonderful conversations we had together at Monte Alverno. What a purely humble man of God. Rest In Peace Brother.
Don Cavaiani
August 4, 2018
Brother John was an awesome member of one of the greatest Monte Alverno retreat teams of the 80's and 90's! His preaching and his music were very inspiring. He looked so young and healthy for his age, I thought he would live to 100.
Sally Gerarden
August 1, 2018
I want to remember Brother John as a servant of God with all our retreatants from Monte Alverno Retreat Center. He went for all the groceries of the Center for Verna Brown. He was a friend and kindness for all. He played the trumpet at our Christmas parties. What a time we had back then.
July 31, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
Lynndale Ihm
July 31, 2018
Thanks for all that you did for me in time of need you will be greatly missed thanks for your hospitality at montealverno may god take you home and the angels surround you. From lynndale ihm your friend from the old pig
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