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John Hameister Obituary
John A. Hameister, age 75, of Combined Locks, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born on January 9, 1942 to the late Arthur Sr. and Mary (VanderZanden) Hameister in Appleton. In 1964 John married the love of his life, Judy Butelewski.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
John was first and foremost, a loving husband, a loyal son, an adored brother, an amazing father, a proud grandfather and a man who valued family above all else in his life.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting and just about anything to do with the outdoors. John especially loved to visit the North Woods. His favorite sports to watch were drag racing, NASCAR and the Packers. In the early years John and Judy made many road trips together throughout the states. In July 2016 John and his brother Richard were chosen for the Old Glory Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight; it was something they both hoped to do. Above all John cherished spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his children, Scott (special friend Wendy) Hameister and Jennifer (Tim) Dietzen; his grandchildren, Brittany (Sam) Cropsey, Tony Dietzen and Cooper Dietzen and his great-granddaughter, Nora Cropsey. John is further survived by his brothers, Richard (Kathy) Hameister and Art Jr. (Pat) Hameister; his sisters, Judy (Bob) Schabo and Barb (Merle) Huebner and brother-in-law, Marty Auer. John also leaves behind many other dear family members and friends too numerous to list but never forgotten.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lois.
Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at ST. PETER EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, N2740 French Road in Appleton (Town of Freedom) until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Military honors will follow the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in John's name. Online condolences can be shared at: www.wichmannfargo.com.
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December 30, 2017
Miss you so much Dad
Kathleen Jameson
October 25, 2017
We are so sorry to hear that John has passed away. Somehow in the past years our families drifted apart but we want you to know that our hearts go out to your family at this time. Cousin Kathy (Landwehr)
Diane Williamson
October 24, 2017
Pat and Art,
So sorry to hear about John's passing. Gone way too soon! You have our prayers and sympathy.
Jay and Diane
Patty Comperini
October 23, 2017
John will be missed by all his friends at St. Elizabeth Hospital Environmental Service Dept.
John was the kind of man who stopped in for quick visits to check on us after he retired. He always had on his great smile when he would ask me... Are you still here? He will be missed!
October 23, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
October 22, 2017
I have not seen John ( Jack ) in almost 50 years. That is a shame! Jack was a wonderful cousin. I fondly remember Jack as kind, considerate and extremely helpful. His fun loving ways always made me happy. He loved cars. He helped me buy my first Volkswagen in 1969. More importantly, I loved visiting Aunt Mary and seeing Jack, his sisters and brothers. I am sorry we drifted apart, but I want his family to know that I never have forgotten this wonderful man. Cousin Ron
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