ohn A. Resch, 96, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.
He was born on January 19, 1925 to the late Jacob and Anna Resch in Chicago, IL.
John earned his 96 years of life. At a young age, too little to harvest, his job was to bring water out to the workers in the farm fields. After returning from the war, John often worked two full time jobs. Hard jobs, from construction, to owning his own tavern and lastly for UW-Parkside as lead custodian. All this provided him the means to retire early. Florida was his first stop to soak in the sun, surf and great fishing. From there he settled in Eagle River. Always a lover of good food, he discovered every eatery in any nearby county or back road. If you ever were lucky enough to have visited, you were shown a hearty good time, he never disappointed.
Of all his favorites, a good cup of coffee and bakery were a mainstay.
Heartfelt appreciation to all the treats sent John’s way these past years, Laura for the Christmas cookies extravaganza, Anne for the Kringle, Mary Ellen & Gail for boxes of fun and Judy for very special prime rib dinners. Many of you who are missed on this list, it was only by the lack of any evidence left behind, he enjoyed it all.
John is survived by his brother Alphonso (Jean) Resch, his special nieces Diane (Chuck) Cannistra, Eleanor Resch, Kathie (Mike) Haye and Pat Beck along with many other nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his siblings Anna, Pauline, Jacob, Katherine, George, Marie, Alex, Margaret and Ray and longtime companion Mary Schroeder.
A Mass of Christian Burial for John will be held on Thursday, March 18th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (corner of 73rd St. and 39th Ave.) Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass with Full Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to your local V.F.W. Post.
As mandated by the Governor, masks are required and social distancing will be maintained. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these trying times.
