Biography

John L. Whetzal Jr. age 84 of Arena, WI and formerly of Broadview, IL passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 following an illness. He was born on March 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL the son of John L. Sr. and Flora Whetzal. John was married to the former Bette Schenck on September 27, 1946 and she preceded him in death on September 24, 1985. He was then married to the former Donna Lauten on October 28, 1988. John was a veteran of WWII, in the Navy and Coast Guard, the first lifetime member of the Warrenville VFW, a business agent for the local 257 for 3 years and a member of the local 803 which he considered his “extended family” for over 50 years. He farmed from 1971 to 1987 in Richland Center and was a police officer for the Warrenville, West Chicago Police Department for 3 years. Survivors include, his wife Donna Whetzal of Broadview, IL, 10 children, Diane (Frank) Gombash of IL, Marie (Vern) Wyatt of Prairie du Chien, SMS John (Pamela) Whetzal III of Iowa, Janelle (Gary) Williams of Arena, Mary Roberts of Lafarge, Patti (Dan) Stauffer of Eau Claire, Robin (Bob) Wilt of Prairie du Chien, Lori (Dean) Rinehart of Sextonville, Bob Whetzal of Osh Kosh, 53 grandchildren, 87 geat grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, a brother, William A. (Donna) Whetzal of Warrenville, IL, 2 sisters, Marcia Siebert of Fl, Marilyn (Paul) Higgens of San Raphael, CA, a step daughter, Donna (Tony) Salerno of Il, nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog, Bennie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 1st wife, Bette Whetzal, a daughter, Judy Wentz, 2 grandsons, 1 stepson, and a great granddaughter.

Memorial Visitation

Saturday July 24, 2010, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home
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Memorial Service

Saturday July 24, 2010, 3:00 PM at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home
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