Found peace on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, age 67 years. Beloved husband for 37 years to Cheryl Kanarek. Dear step-father of Eric (Amy) Wagner, David (Andrea) Wagner and the late DJ Wagner. Loving brother Donna (David) Provan and the late Paul Kanarek. Brother-in-law of Thomas (Susan) Vozar. Further survived by step-grandchildren, other family and friends.

John was an avid volleyball and baseball player in his day. He enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Memorial Visitation at Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home, South Suburban Chapel, 6080 S. 27th Street, Milwaukee, on Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00am-12:00 pm. Memorial Service at 12:00pm. If desired, memorials The Brain Injury Resource Center of Wisconsin are appreciated.