Born to eternal life on Monday, January 29, 2007, age 73 years. Beloved husband for 47 years of Rachel Birkenheier. Loving dad of Jackie (Jamie) Ramel, Jim Birkenheier and Kathy (Steve) Jendusa. Very proud Papa of Kelsey and Zack Ramel; Jaymi and Jordan Aiosa. Brother of Willard (Rita) Birkenheier. Brother-in-law of Marie Perreault, Pauline Aumont and Gaetan (Denise) Lachapelle. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Wed., Jan. 31, 4-7 PM. Prayer Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs ., 11 AM at ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH, 7963 So. 116th St., Franklin (Please meet at church at 10:45 AM). Entombment and military honors at Forest Hill Memorial Park. John was a retiree of RCA Service Co. and a U.S. Army veteran. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Deborah Luetzow, for your many years of understanding and care. If desired, memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080