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2016
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John Eid Obituary
John S. Eid, age 88, of Winneconne, died peacefully on April 4, 2016, at Oakwood Assisted Living, Oshkosh. He was born May 8, 1927, in Northfield, WI to Carl and Hulda (Gilbertson) Eid.
John graduated from Sparta High School, Wisconsin State College of Stevens Point with a degree in education, and the University-Oshkosh with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. John served his country in the Coast Guard during World War II. John married Marjorie Hales on August 25, 1948, in Granton, WI.
John and Marge moved to Winneconne to start their teaching careers. He was employed in many different areas over his lifetime including: Winneconne Schools, Blue Crown Spark Plugs, J.I. Case, Oshkosh Motor Truck, UW-Oshkosh, and Fox Valley Technical College.
John enjoyed visiting Road America, Elkhart Lake, every summer for racing. He also enjoyed Packer games and Nascar and Indy Racing. John loved to explore and travel to places like Key West, San Francisco, Boston and Alaska. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
John researched and wrote of railroads and steam ships of the area. He worked extensively at the Winneconne Historical Society. He also volunteered every summer at the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh.
John is survived by two sons: Jim Eid and Marie Carow, Exeland; Jerry Eid, Neenah; a daughter Jane and David Lupo, Menasha; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marjorie; three brothers, Charles, Richard and Merlyn; two brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 8 S. Fourth St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Ben Berger officiating. Military honors will follow. Burial will be in the Winneconne Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up for the Winneconne Historical Society.
John's family would like to thank the staffs of Oakwood Manor and Heartland Hospice and Pastor Mark Albrecht and Pastor Benjamin Berger, for all the care and support shown to John and his family.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfunealhomeinc.com.
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Leo Patt
April 1, 2021
Worked with John at FVTC for a number of years- just a great man to work with on a number of projects.
Ann Eid
April 10, 2016
Dear Family, We are so sorry to lose your father, John. He meant so much to so many people. John was brother of my husband Richard and was the last survivor of the 4 sons of Carl and Hulda Eid. John and Marge were were always "there" for all of us. So much energy and competence. They contributed to all the extended family being able to keep in touch and feeling kinship.
With sympathy and love to you ALL.
Chrissy Kohler
April 9, 2016
Jerry and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Deborah Eid
April 8, 2016
To the John Eid children,
Your dad was a remarkable man.Our visits to his com- fortable home were filled with laughter, good food, enjoying the outdoors and the library. His legacy will continue to inspire others, including me.
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Him and your Mom were two special people in Winneconne and did a lot for our little town. They will be missed.
Dave and Lonna Norton
Jeff Zachow
April 7, 2016
Jerry so sorry to here of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.
April 7, 2016
Sorry to hear that John has passed away. John helped me a lot in the development of the Business program at FVTC-Oshkosh. John always had the students best interest in development of curricular. Sincerely, Leo Patt
SA
April 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the family on your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
Nancy
April 6, 2016
i am sorry to learn of John's death. My condolences to the family. John was my math teacher at Winneconne High--an excellent algebra teacher. Later I worked with him at Fox Valley Tech. I really enjoyed working with him as one of his teaching staff members. He advised me in many issues when I served as an instructor coordinator reporting to John. His management skills were very good. His wisdom and willingness to help will be remembered by many.
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