John L. Kellner, age 86, of 2315 - 37th St. Two Rivers, died Saturday night, Sept. 3, 2011, at his residence.
John was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late John Louis and Ellen (Mathiesen) Kellner. He attended elementary school and Jr. high school in Manitowoc. The family then moved to Two Rivers, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1943.
John entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 27, 1944, and trained at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and Vaughan General Hospital. He served as a medical technician during World War II with the 81st field hospital in the European Theatre of operations and spent most of his tour in Germany. He was honorably discharged from military service on May 1, 1946.
John then returned to Two Rivers and worked for the Aluminum Goods where he met his wife to be, Victoria (Vicky) Skwor. They were married on July 10, 1948, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, by Jack's cousin, Fr. Henry Sholton.
On Jan. 1, 1950, John joined the Two Rivers Fire Department as a firefighter. He earned the rank of lieutenant on Jan. 1, 1972, and retired on Jan. 11, 1981, as an EMT/Lieutenant. John also owned and operated Kellner's landscaping business for 15 years. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. He was an avid reader of Western books, liked to fish, hunt and golf, and was an excellent woodcarver. Jack was also an accomplished Coronet player, a long-time scout leader and enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Victoria; two daughters and sons-in-law; three sons and daughters-in-law; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law; several cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Hilbert Schumacher; and brother-in-law, Paul (Laverne) Skwor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW Post 1248 and American Legion Post 165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, is assisting the Kellner family with funeral arrangements. John's family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 5 Sep 2011
Names of living family members have been removed for their privacy.
John was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late John Louis and Ellen (Mathiesen) Kellner. He attended elementary school and Jr. high school in Manitowoc. The family then moved to Two Rivers, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1943.
John entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 27, 1944, and trained at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and Vaughan General Hospital. He served as a medical technician during World War II with the 81st field hospital in the European Theatre of operations and spent most of his tour in Germany. He was honorably discharged from military service on May 1, 1946.
John then returned to Two Rivers and worked for the Aluminum Goods where he met his wife to be, Victoria (Vicky) Skwor. They were married on July 10, 1948, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, by Jack's cousin, Fr. Henry Sholton.
On Jan. 1, 1950, John joined the Two Rivers Fire Department as a firefighter. He earned the rank of lieutenant on Jan. 1, 1972, and retired on Jan. 11, 1981, as an EMT/Lieutenant. John also owned and operated Kellner's landscaping business for 15 years. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. He was an avid reader of Western books, liked to fish, hunt and golf, and was an excellent woodcarver. Jack was also an accomplished Coronet player, a long-time scout leader and enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Victoria; two daughters and sons-in-law; three sons and daughters-in-law; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law; several cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Hilbert Schumacher; and brother-in-law, Paul (Laverne) Skwor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW Post 1248 and American Legion Post 165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, is assisting the Kellner family with funeral arrangements. John's family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 5 Sep 2011
Names of living family members have been removed for their privacy.
John L. Kellner, age 86, of 2315 - 37th St. Two Rivers, died Saturday night, Sept. 3, 2011, at his residence.
John was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late John Louis and Ellen (Mathiesen) Kellner. He attended elementary school and Jr. high school in Manitowoc. The family then moved to Two Rivers, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1943.
John entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 27, 1944, and trained at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and Vaughan General Hospital. He served as a medical technician during World War II with the 81st field hospital in the European Theatre of operations and spent most of his tour in Germany. He was honorably discharged from military service on May 1, 1946.
John then returned to Two Rivers and worked for the Aluminum Goods where he met his wife to be, Victoria (Vicky) Skwor. They were married on July 10, 1948, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, by Jack's cousin, Fr. Henry Sholton.
On Jan. 1, 1950, John joined the Two Rivers Fire Department as a firefighter. He earned the rank of lieutenant on Jan. 1, 1972, and retired on Jan. 11, 1981, as an EMT/Lieutenant. John also owned and operated Kellner's landscaping business for 15 years. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. He was an avid reader of Western books, liked to fish, hunt and golf, and was an excellent woodcarver. Jack was also an accomplished Coronet player, a long-time scout leader and enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Victoria; two daughters and sons-in-law; three sons and daughters-in-law; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law; several cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Hilbert Schumacher; and brother-in-law, Paul (Laverne) Skwor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW Post 1248 and American Legion Post 165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, is assisting the Kellner family with funeral arrangements. John's family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 5 Sep 2011
Names of living family members have been removed for their privacy.
John was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late John Louis and Ellen (Mathiesen) Kellner. He attended elementary school and Jr. high school in Manitowoc. The family then moved to Two Rivers, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1943.
John entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 27, 1944, and trained at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and Vaughan General Hospital. He served as a medical technician during World War II with the 81st field hospital in the European Theatre of operations and spent most of his tour in Germany. He was honorably discharged from military service on May 1, 1946.
John then returned to Two Rivers and worked for the Aluminum Goods where he met his wife to be, Victoria (Vicky) Skwor. They were married on July 10, 1948, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, by Jack's cousin, Fr. Henry Sholton.
On Jan. 1, 1950, John joined the Two Rivers Fire Department as a firefighter. He earned the rank of lieutenant on Jan. 1, 1972, and retired on Jan. 11, 1981, as an EMT/Lieutenant. John also owned and operated Kellner's landscaping business for 15 years. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and the Men of St. Peter the Fisherman. He was an avid reader of Western books, liked to fish, hunt and golf, and was an excellent woodcarver. Jack was also an accomplished Coronet player, a long-time scout leader and enjoyed traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Victoria; two daughters and sons-in-law; three sons and daughters-in-law; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law; several cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Hilbert Schumacher; and brother-in-law, Paul (Laverne) Skwor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW Post 1248 and American Legion Post 165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, is assisting the Kellner family with funeral arrangements. John's family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 5 Sep 2011
Names of living family members have been removed for their privacy.
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