John “Jack” Charles Kennedy

John C. Kennedy

09/14/1936 – 01/09/2021

 (Jack) Kennedy 84 years young, ended his earthly journey on Saturday 01/09/2021 after many years of health issues.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Louise (LeMay) Kennedy, his parents, his sister Kathleen Kort, and grandson Shawn Oliver.

John is survived by his five children:  Theresa (Henry) Ocampo, Brian (Robin Kolarich) Kennedy, Lisa Helt (Denise Fernando), Scott (Tina) Kennedy, and Steven (Renee) Kennedy. Fourteen grandchildren: Michelle Mendoza, Kyle Krause, Katie (Bo) Mrazik, Ian (Joanne) Seward, Simon, Grace and Gabbie Kennedy, Erica Kennedy and Rachel Kolarich, and Sariah, Steve Jr, Sarina, Shane and Silas Kennedy. Five great grandchildren: Madison (Nate), Brandon, Erik,Violet, and Treyshawn, and one great great grandchild, Serenity.

John is also survived by his longtime companion Geraldine Anderson, nieces Kelly Rozelle, Kim Doud, Amanda Modschiedler, Allison Leland, and his nephew Andrew Barlow. Sisters in law, Betty (Tom) Barlow, and Ruth Ann Castellani. Special thank you to Dr. Adnan Nazir, and Mrs. Caryl Guliani at Taha Medical.

Private services held.

John served his country as a United States Marine from 1955 – 1959. After his service he began working at Pfister & Vogel tannery, where he remained for over 40 years until his retirement. He found joy later in life working for the Goodwill Industries by running the senior meal program in Brown Deer, WI, until his health required him to step down.

He was an original member of the Polka Boosters club in WI, as well as being a member of the D’Holzhacker Baum Bavarian dance group in the 1960’s. In the late 1960’s through the 1980’s he was very active in our family parish, St. Thomas Aquinas, where he served as an usher, was a member of the Holy Name Society, the Men’s Club, and dart ball league. John was also an avid bowler, on many leagues during the 1970’s & 1980’s.

In recent years he was a member of Brown Deer United Methodist Church community and very much enjoyed their annual chicken fry.

John never met a fried chicken he didn’t love, with a cold brew to chase it down. A true meat & potatoes kind of guy. He loved the Badgers, the Packers, and his children have many fond memories of Brewers games with dad, or simply listening to the game on his little transistor radio.

The comedian in him, will not be missed! “How do you feel dad? “ “ Well, with my hands of course!” LOL!

We love you dad! We will miss you forever, but now it’s time for you to rest with mom until we see you again.