Monday, September 26, 2011 age 68 years. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Beckemeier). Loving father of Brian and Christopher "CJ" (Kelly) Knee. Dear brother of Marcia (Don) Petzer. Fond brother-in-law of Mildred (Larry) Nelson, Dale (Laureen) and Darrell Beckemeier. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY September 29th 3:00-7:30 PM. Funeral Services at 7:30 PM. Private interment Arlington Park Cemetery. John was a US Navy veteran, a retiree of Allen-Bradley and a member of many fraternal organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society appreciated, PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322