Surrounded by his dear wife Barbara of 61 years and his loving family, John passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2018 at the age of 82.
Proud father of Nancy (Robert) Bagley, Gary (Jan), Patty (Ben) Yanasak, Tom, Mike (Kathy), and Rick. Loving grandpa of Justin (Emily), Jamiee (Darrick), Lisa (Jared), Andrew (Jenna), Adam (Caitlin), Nicholas, Eric, Meghan, Danny, Joseph, Elliot, Matthew, Jenna, Carly, Ryan, Becca, Calvin, and Mitchell. Special great-grandpa of little troopers, Max, Jack, Jacob and Levi.
Also surrounded by Dawn Dassow, Tammy Dassow, Kris Dassow, and his sister-in-law Carol Koller and many nieces, nephews and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents William and Amelia Dassow, four sisters, Joan (George) Kowalefski, Linda (Ron) Kenyon, Wanita (Ralph) Bader, Karen (Gerry) Grube, nephew Alan Kowalefski, his in-law’s, Fred and Florence Koller, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Lillian) Koller, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Koller.
John worked for 44 years at Eaton Corporation Cutler Hammer. There he enjoyed the friendship of many good friends.
John loved being home spending many fun times with his family, gardening, woodworking, cruising around the property with the golf cart, and cooking up a big pot of soup. When he was able, he loved to spend time in the woods in Medford.
John was the best party host always making sure everyone had plenty of good food and a good time.
John received special care over the years from kind and dedicated doctors and caregivers. Special thanks to Dr. James Davis and staff, Dr. Barry Gimbel and nurse Janet Hundley, and Seasons Hospice, especially Becky and Nicole.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Monday, February 26, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Prayer Vigil at 7:00 PM. Visitation at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive, Hartland, Wisconsin, Tuesday, February 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
John will always remain in the hearts of his family forever.