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John Joseph
Felske
Nov 14, 1936 — Sep 20, 2026
Tuesday
St. Gregory the Great Parish
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Tuesday
St. Gregory the Great Parish
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Tuesday
St. Adalbert Cemetery
12:30 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
John "Jack" Felske, age 89, of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on September 20th, 2026. John is survived by his loving wife, Maria; two children, Karin Felske and Marissa (Jason) Warnke; grandchildren Trinity Wilson, Ryker and Sonya Warnke; sister, Catherine Wagner, sister-in-law Judy Felske; nieces, nephews, and many other extended family and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine; son, John C. Felske; sister, Betty (Garland) DeLarue; brother, Joseph Felske; sister, Mary Ann (Eugene) Schuda; nephews, Steven DeLarue, Jim DeLarue and Scott Wagner; and brothers-in-law, Garland DeLarue, Gene Schuda and Earl Wagner.
Together with his brother Joseph, John founded the Milwaukee Motoring Association in the 1950s. He was drafted into the Army in 1959, where he served until 1961. He was an employee of Economy Bushing (Detrol Corp.) for 32 years, and retired from WalMart.
John's strong work ethic was passed down to his daughters, Karin and Marissa. He enjoyed gardening, and built Maria trellises for her plants, and a small stable for their outdoor nativity set. He also enjoyed visiting with his siblings and their families, as well as his nieces and nephews. He was kind, selfless, thoughtful, and always willing to lend a helping hand; after retirement, he enjoyed walking Southridge Mall with his sister Mary Ann, and lunches with their friends, along with watching the Brewers and the Packers.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 10AM to 11AM at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH, Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Entombment to follow at ST. ADALBERT CEMETERY in Milwaukee.
The family wishes to thank Froedtert Hospital; Dr. Lindsay Puckett; Dr. James Schulgit; Gala and Tawanda of Home Instead Care; and the staff of the Milwaukee VA for their compassionate care.
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