John took the Lord's hand on December 31, 2023. He has been reunited with his mother Nellie and his daughter Marie Krause. Keeping his memory alive are his beloved wife Phyllis and his son Steve (Victoria), grandchildren Crystal (Fred), Wagner, Kevin (Theresa), Craig and Daniel, and great grand children Izayah and Sophiyah.
For 30 years john was a member of the staff at Harnischfager/ Komatsu. He served his country for five yearsin the United States Navy. John and Phyllis shared 61 years of loving devotion. He was an avid bowler until golfing became his passion.