John J. Hauke

May 19, 1947 – February 22, 2020

John J. Hauke, 72, of Green Bay, formerly of Iola, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Bellin Hospital, in Green Bay.

John was born in Milwaukee on May 19, 1947, son of the late John and Rosemarie (Mohar) Hauke. He married Rosemarie Kretschmer on June 26, 1976, in Milwaukee. They later divorced.

He was an U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran serving from 1967-69. John had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers 139. John was a member of AA, Brewtown Cruisers, and American Legion Post 139. He loved old cars, car shows, hunting, fishing, cooking and grilling.

He is survived by his children: Daughters Sue (Brandon) Oleniczak, Kerry (Paul) Schmitt, and John (Katie) Hauke; sisters Rosemery (Jimmy G.) Whitehead and Barbara (Jerry) Collier; four grandchildren Justin, Devin, Paytin, and Eastin; two step-grandchildren Lexi and Ava. He was preceded in death by a brother Jim Adams, and Frank Schicker, his brother from another mother. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 28, at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin, with Fr. Xavier Santiago officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Town of Farmington, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given in John’s name to the Disabled American Veterans or to 4th HOOAH of Wisconsin.

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