John Dale Mahlkuch, age 70, of Juda, formerly of Eustis, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by people that loved him, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Monroe Manor. He was born on August 10, 1945, in Monroe, WI the son of John and Laura (Wyss) Mahlkuch. In 1965, he married Bobette Preston, and together they farmed and raised their family in the Juda area.
John's two loves in life were dairy farming and the Green Bay Packers, and he was a farmer a heart. In 1977, he was named Wisconsin's Outstanding Young Farmer. He enjoyed helping his kids with their dairy projects and was a chaperone at the Wisconsin State Fair. Some of John's happiest times recently were seeing his son's family continuing the tradition.
In 1989, John moved to Florida to start work at a large dairy operation. While there he met and married Rosemary (Bronson) Mahlkuch, with whom he would share a very long wonderful, happy life. In May of 2015, when their health was such it could no longer be avoided, John moved closer to home to receive care. The years he was in Florida were good years. He was a Deacon of his church, a member of the choir, and a Gideon.
He is survived by his children, Jeff (Terri) Mahlkuch, Michelle (Chris) Barber, both of Juda; and four grandchildren, Taylor and TJ Barber, and Clayton and Cole Mahlkuch; long-time friend, Bobette Preston, Brodhead; sisters-in-law, Glenda Mahlkuch, Sandra Mahlkuch, and Kathy Mahlkuch; a brother-in-law, Don Ingwell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, both his two brothers, Duane and Harlan, and a sister, Sue Ingwell. He is further survived by the many friends he made in Florida and the family he made with Rosemary before returning home these last six months. He leaves behind, Rosemary, his wife of 24 years; stepchildren, Jim Bronson, Lori Cousins, Susanne (Darren) Johnson; special friend Roben Bronson; many special step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and other family members.
The family would like to thank the Monroe Manor's wonderful staff for their loving care of our Dad while he was there. So many of you gave unselfishly and cared genuinely for him, way above what your job descriptions required. We are forever grateful.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Juda High School FFA.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
John's two loves in life were dairy farming and the Green Bay Packers, and he was a farmer a heart. In 1977, he was named Wisconsin's Outstanding Young Farmer. He enjoyed helping his kids with their dairy projects and was a chaperone at the Wisconsin State Fair. Some of John's happiest times recently were seeing his son's family continuing the tradition.
In 1989, John moved to Florida to start work at a large dairy operation. While there he met and married Rosemary (Bronson) Mahlkuch, with whom he would share a very long wonderful, happy life. In May of 2015, when their health was such it could no longer be avoided, John moved closer to home to receive care. The years he was in Florida were good years. He was a Deacon of his church, a member of the choir, and a Gideon.
He is survived by his children, Jeff (Terri) Mahlkuch, Michelle (Chris) Barber, both of Juda; and four grandchildren, Taylor and TJ Barber, and Clayton and Cole Mahlkuch; long-time friend, Bobette Preston, Brodhead; sisters-in-law, Glenda Mahlkuch, Sandra Mahlkuch, and Kathy Mahlkuch; a brother-in-law, Don Ingwell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, both his two brothers, Duane and Harlan, and a sister, Sue Ingwell. He is further survived by the many friends he made in Florida and the family he made with Rosemary before returning home these last six months. He leaves behind, Rosemary, his wife of 24 years; stepchildren, Jim Bronson, Lori Cousins, Susanne (Darren) Johnson; special friend Roben Bronson; many special step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and other family members.
The family would like to thank the Monroe Manor's wonderful staff for their loving care of our Dad while he was there. So many of you gave unselfishly and cared genuinely for him, way above what your job descriptions required. We are forever grateful.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, at the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Juda High School FFA.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.