Nolan, John Glenn

John Glenn Nolan, Kaukauna, age 90, died Tuesday April 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital from complications following surgery. He was born on April 22, 1924 in De Pere to the late Michael and Helen (Remmel) Nolan. Following his graduation from Wrightstown High School, John served in the Army from 1944-1946 during World War II. He served in the Philippines in the 31st Infantry and was a member of the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319. John married Rita Dashner at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton on October 25, 1947. He retired from Thilmany Papers after working there 42 years.

John was a talented craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking and could repair many things. John built his house and loved to use his talents to help his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards, fishing and hunting. Together, John and his son Don, took a trip to Wyoming to hunt Mule Deer.

John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita; children: Linda (Jim Nelson) Nolan, Brooklyn Park, MN; Donald (Linda Plutchak) Nolan, Madison; Diane Bloy, Kimberly; Steve Nolan, Madison; and Mary Ann (Roger) Fiebelkorn, Manawa; grandchildren: Aaron (Stephanie) Bloy and Melanie (Andy Lee) Bloy Lee, Emily and Amanda Nolan-Plutchak, and Amelia (Ryan) Casper; great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Olivia Bloy, Madelline and Alaina Lee, Declan and Ryland Nolan-Plutchak; and sister-in-law: Agnes Nolan. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandson, Nick Nolan-Plutchak; and siblings: Lorraine Morsette, Robert Nolan and Margie (Pat) Randerson.

Visitation will be held Monday April 13, 2015 at HOLY CROSS PARISH (309 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Pomeroy will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319 will immediately follow. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial will be established in his name. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

Thank you to Dr. Bruder for his kind words after John's surgery and also to the nurses that were so good to him in intensive care.

John, we love you and miss you. Your wife Rita, and your family.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Nolan

8 Entries

Marsha Gurnee Suszan

April 14, 2015

"Uncle Glenn", as we grew up calling him, had a wonderful and long life. Thank you, Glenn, for your service to our Country. When we visited your nice home on Tobacnoir, I always marveled at how well it was built.

Laurie Heller

April 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers out to you all. What a wonderful long life he had.

Dale and Elaine Mooney

April 11, 2015

We will remember what a special person he was. Dale worked with John for many years before we moved to Rhinelander. Sending our thoughts and prayers.

April 11, 2015

Rita and Family,
We offer you our deepest sympathy. John was the most gentle and quite man I have ever known. Yet, he got things done, and he knew how to have a good time. We still remember the Cabaret Dance Club and all of the antics that went on. I can still see you & John walking down the street every day, holding hands. John and I worked on many projects together at the mill. He was a great man!

I still to this day have not figured out what John or Glenn, or whichever one it is, was really his prefered name. He answered to both, and lots of people called him one or the other. When I asked him about it, he shook his head and said he didn't even know why himself, always with that grinning smile on his face.

Know you are in our prayers, Rita, as well as for John. Keep strong!

JoAnn & Jerry Nachtwey

Jo Ann (Annie) Bowers

April 11, 2015

Rita & family
I want to thank you for sharing your husband and father with my brother and I. After losing our Dad as babies Glenn was one of the people that took his place in our lives. He was one of the kindest men I ever knew and I loved him very much. Keep all of your memories close to you, he loved all of you so much.

Paul Randerson

April 10, 2015

"Uncle Glen" I will never forget you. When i got into maintenance you took me under your wing and showed me the ropes. So everytime i go past tobacnor i think of you. Rest in peace uncle yopu deserve it.

Sharon (Bouressa) Lambert

April 10, 2015

Dear Rita and family...I'm sorry for John's passing. No matter when the time comes, it isn't easy. What a wonderfully long life he lived! I know that you have faith in God and the kingdom of Heaven. You'll see John again in that kingdom rest assured. Until then, be there for each other, talk about good memories and remember that for everything there is a time and a purpose. I'll be thinking about you and offering a prayer for you Rita with this unexpected loss.

mary ann fiebelkorn

April 10, 2015

I miss my daddy so much..I know that I will see him again one day and then I will never be parted from him again..mary ann

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