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John Valentine Unz, III

July 24, 1941 - July 31, 2021
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Thursday 8/12, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Thursday 8/12, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Arlington Park Cemetery
4141 South 27th Street
Greenfield, WI 53221
Friday 8/13
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to

Shriners Hospital for Children

or

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Chau; parents, Abby and John Unz Jr.; brother, Lawrence Unz, niece, Lisa Tyson and his God daughter and niece Lori Unz. Survived by his children, J.V. (Ann) Unz IV and Heidi (Roger) Johnson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Onyetta) Unz, Nicole Unz, Arianna, Jonah and Damien Rose; and great-grandchild, Channing Unz-Kitner. Dear brother of Karen (Frank) Larson, Valerie (Mike) Kowalczyk, Judy Unz and sister-in-law, Gwen Unz.

 

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM –  3:45 PM. Jobs Daughters Living Cross and Masonic Service at 4:00 PM from the Henry L. Palmer Grand Lodge F. & A. M. #301. Military Honors to follow. Entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery Friday, August 13, 2021.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Allen Bradley after many years of service as an Electrical Draftsman. He was very active in the Henry L. Palmer Grand Lodge F. & A.M. #301, and also served as Past Associate Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel #2. John loved his role as Plum the Clown at Shriner events.

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Thursday 8/12, 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Thursday 8/12, 4:00 pm
Cemetery
Arlington Park Cemetery
4141 South 27th Street
Greenfield, WI 53221
Map
Friday 8/13
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to

Shriners Hospital for Children

or

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Chau; parents, Abby and John Unz Jr.; brother, Lawrence Unz, niece, Lisa Tyson and his God daughter and niece Lori Unz. Survived by his children, J.V. (Ann) Unz IV and Heidi (Roger) Johnson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Onyetta) Unz, Nicole Unz, Arianna, Jonah and DamienContinue Reading

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SHARON WENDLANDT left a message on August 12, 2021:
Many good memories working with John- great guy
Todd Jaremko left a message on August 12, 2021:
I worked with John at Allen-Bradley for many years. He was very conscientious worker. He ran the print room in the systems group. At Allen-Bradley we would adopt families for christmas. Whenever the mother wanted boots or jackets, John would buy and bring back beautiful warm jackets or boots, because he wanted to make sure the kids were okay. He attend many Allen-Bradley Social events as Plum and he brought smiles to many faces. His absence will be missed.
Ronald Danielson left a message on August 11, 2021:
John was a great Shriner, and a valuable member of the Tripoli Clowns. Plum was easily recognizable with his purple nose, wig, and costumes. He was a favorite with the children, and was very adept at twisting balloon animals. He was also a very devoted Associate Guardian for the Job's Daughters. I was proud to work with him in the Clown Unit. He will be missed. I thank his family for sharing John with us.
Ron Davis left a message on August 8, 2021:
One of good ones.......he could be your boss.......he could be a friend......and he was a funny clown. He will be missed. May the family be blessed and loved in day's going forward. Stay strong. Ron D.
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