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John Edward Nadiger

Apr 26, 1973 – Apr 10, 2020

Service Details

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 12:00pm, and will be available by live stream only.  Viewing via the stream will be available from 11:00am until the time of the service.

 

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“I cannot do all the good the world needs. But the world needs all the good I can do.”

John Edward Nadiger passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, April 10.  He was born on April 26, 1973, the youngest child of Bill and Connie Nadiger. He grew up and lived the majority of his life in Sturtevant, his beloved hometown. As a kid he could be found riding his bike, hanging out in the lost jungle, in his incredible fort, or helping out at various construction sites. As an adult he learned the siding trade, then branched out into other building projects, and finally settling into his job at Rohner Asphalt and Grading, a job he loved and spent the last 20 years doing. This guy had the ability to fix anything —your car, your house, your yard and offered to do so, and offered to do so before even having to ask. John was the most giving person one could know. He made friends easy and he made them everywhere. He had a way of drawing people out of themselves and loved meeting, talking and laughing with people. If you were in need, he was just a phone call away. There was rarely a day he wasn’t doing something for someone somehow. His world was large and included so many people. John loved spending time with people talking and laughing. His laugh was infectious and like no other. He also loved hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors, especially with family and friends in Northern Wisconsin. His team was the Packers and had a gift of knowing what the coaches should do. John loved American history, loved knowing how things worked, and attained knowledge in just about everything. He really loved his music and loved it loud. His greatest joy and biggest sense of pride was his son.

From Tyler “I always looked up to my dad. He taught me and gave me many things.  He taught me how to drive. Working at Rohners he taught me how to be a hard worker. When I was 12 he bought me my first guitar which lead to my love of playing music. Over the years we bonded over music, and listening to Bad Religion, Johnny Cash, Social Distortion, the Misfits, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Agent Orange and the Descendants. We saw Social Distortion twice, once at the Pabst and once at Summerfest. He bought me tickets to go see my favorite band Green Day. We were supposed to see Bad Religion in for his birthday at the end of April. I’ll always miss the long car rides with him going Up North, spending time seeing family, fishing and never catching anything, bonding over a beer, and just spending time together. I was always proud of my father and always will be. He made me the man I am today. I will always miss him and forever love him. He was the best Dad I could have ever asked for.”

Go grab a Mountain Dew and raise a toast to John- Dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

John leaves behind his son, Tyler, and family, Chelsea and Dillinger; his mother, Connie; siblings, Jim (Cathy) Nadiger, Jean (Roy Escamilla), Julie Nadiger, Jill Nadiger (Tom Hall); nieces and nephews, Nicole Johnson (Jason Rossman), Garrit Schlenz (Tabby), Dalanie Schlenz (Michael), Marissa Macneil, Andrew Macneil, Ryan Brunner, Jessica Rohner, Bryce Johnson, Cole,Brett, Cody, Austen, Chris, Dylan, Ricky, Jesse, Danny, David; special family members, Bob and Kim; aunt, Deanna Hughes; many cousins; his dear friends, Jeff and Bette Janicki, Bruce Maki, Leroy Pederson, Rudy Barrera; his Rhoner family, Pat, Bob, and the crew; his family from JQ Fox’s; and so many others too numerous to mention but definitely thought of.

He was preceded in death by his father, William; sister, June Marie; his grandparents; his special grandpa, Ed; nephew, Trevor; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 12:00pm, and will be available by live stream only.  The stream link will be available on the funeral home website on the day of the funeral.  Viewing via the stream will be available from 11:00am until the time of the service.

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  1. Anonymous says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with John’s family. I was acquainted with his brother and sisters, but didn’t know John. I learned a lot about him from his obituary–an exceptional man, who will be dearly missed.

    With love and my sincere sympathy,
    Karen Tyykila

  2. Stephanie and lance torres says

    April 17, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Lance and I are going to miss you, are prayers are with you.

  3. Michael Ortiz-90th street gang! says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Michael Ortiz
    “Little johnny”
    Not a insult but a term of endearment! Your happiness and youthfullness always a reminder that life is good! I knew you my entire life, and your family.for that i am eternally grateful! Rock it out there where you are!! I will see you when i get there..!!!

  4. JR & Kathy Stai Barb Rustad Steve & Emil Schultz says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Johnny was like part of our family. We will definitely miss him.

  5. Jeff and Bette Janicki says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    You were our best friend and will be dearly missed. We saw you almost every day and not a day goes by that we don’t expect to see you walk in our door. You were funny, exasperating and the best friend you could ask for. Miss you and love you.

  6. Karen Puder says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    So sorry for your loss of John..keeping you all in my prayers

  7. Randy says

    April 18, 2020 at 2:55 am

    Will miss you John best neighbor and friend we ever had. Terry & Randy

  8. Don and Jane Caya says

    April 18, 2020 at 8:26 am

    Don and Jane Caya

    Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.

  9. Torres says

    April 18, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Our next fireworks will be for you our friend …We will miss you always xo

  10. Beth Vara says

    April 18, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    So very sorry for the family and friends of Johnny.
    Johnny was always so kind.
    He will truly be missed by his “JQs family , but NEVER forgotten
    Many healing prayers sent from my home to his family and friends

    Rest In Peace
    Your friend
    Beth

  11. Donna and Tom Marquis says

    April 19, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    John was a very kind and sweet person, he will be missed tremendously…

  12. Bonnie& Wayne Johnson says

    April 19, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Jean&Roy;
    Our sincere Condolences go out to you and your Family at this sad time! So sorry for the loss of your Brother. God Bless🙏🏼

  13. Daniel L. Barron Jr. (Danny) says

    April 22, 2020 at 10:13 am

    I have known and worked with John
    For a lot of years, he was a good man,
    I met his family, down to earth people.
    My thoughts and prayers go out to his
    family and friends. God Bless You.
    He will be greatly missed.

  14. Dave and Anne Simmons says

    April 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    We haven’t seen Johnny in many years, but we will always remember the laughter he brought to us. To Jim, Jean and Jill, you have are deepest condolences.

  15. Siebert says

    April 23, 2020 at 8:05 am

    Beautiful sharing of a son, father, brother and friend. Big hearted , kind, joyous memories to share with all. I wish we had more closeness as family to of known John better. Hugs to all.
    Lloyd and Pat

  16. Danny Johnson says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:40 am

    My sincere condolences go to Johnny’s family . I will miss him .

  17. Cary and Deb Barth says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for being a great friend and for always looking out and being there for us.

    Love you brother Johnny

  18. Tim Harmann and Family says

    April 24, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Johnny,
    You will be dearly missed. I know that we have grown apart over the years but the childhood memories will live forever. I tell “some” of the childhood stories and adventures you and I had to my children and how we use to ride our bikes every where. Those were the good days, riding all summer and summer nights. And now, you ride off into the sunset.

  19. Mark kattreh says

    April 25, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Worked with Johnny met him through Mari at JQ Foxes. He got me the job at Rohner asfalt. I called him pumpkin due to the orange truck he had. We always argued in fun about built up trucks and I had a big bad ass chevy truck that could out due whatever truck he had but one night he showed up with a front end loader and shut me up.I saw alot of Johnney a nd was shocked at his passing. I had been calling his cell phone to no avail so imagine my suprise to his death. Im going to miss mr asfalt and everything he taught me. Rip my good friend. Ill see you in the next life. Say hi to my beloved Hunny Bun Mari while you are there. I love you man.

  20. Tim Burns says

    April 28, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Johnny, I hope to see you in the next life. All the good things that you did for myself and everyone else is totally amazing. Please RIP Buddy.
    Your Friend Tim

  21. Tim says

    April 28, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Johnny, I hope to see you in the next life. All the good things that you did for myself and everyone else is totally amazing. Please RIP Buddy.
    Your Friend Tim

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