Service Details
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020
VISITATION: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE WITH MILITARY HONORS: 2:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
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RACINE – Sergeant First Class John Dale “Buzz” Avis, Sr., Retired, 57, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Cameron, NC.
John was born on April 10, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan to John M. Avis and the late Eloise Stampfler Dargin. Besides his mother, he is preceded in death by his step-mother, Linda Avis.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Michelle Klinkhammer Avis, his children Laura (Michael) Terselic, John Jr. (Catie) Avis, Christina (Michael) Pincikowski, Christopher Avis and Amanda Avis; one grandson Joseph Terselic; father John M. Avis; siblings, Sharon (Randy) Schaeffer, Karen (Dave) Pederson, Cindy (Ron) Eschmann, Cathy Avis, David (Angie) Avis, Kevin (Tracy) Maycroft and Kathleen Dargin; and many nieces, nephews family members and friends.
John enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1983 and served for 15 years before retiring from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in 1998. He was honored to serve in Desert Storm and three tours in Germany. He served with the 82nd Airborne and 3rd Special Forces Group.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, October 4, 2020 for a visitation from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. A service celebrating and honoring John’s life will follow with military honors at 2:00 p.m. A private interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
sarah griswold says
so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers for family and friends
Steven Wells says
A good friend who will be missed
RICHARD AVIS says
REST IN PEACE SGT JOHN BUZZ AVIS. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY FAMILY AND ALL WHO KNEW YOU.
Wendy Gomez says
Michelle I am so sorry for your loss I hope and pray that the Lord gives you the strength to be able to pull through this for you and your children just know that I’m praying for you all
Wendy Gomez
Arevelon Tunstell says
My Condolences To You and Family 🙏🏽
Merry Mary Brunnelso says
oh my God, Michelle this is such a shock, I am so very sorry, I love you guys so much, May God give you and your children strength to make it through this.
Michael Avis says
Rest in John. May God provide comfort to your family through grace.
Christina cooke says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Elizabeth Baran says
Prayers for you family. I know you have great memories to hold on to. May God give you peace in this time.
Anonymous says
We were sadden by this loss. We wish God’s peace as the family moves forward.
Anonymous says
Michelle, Charla and family, We are so sorry for your loss.
Bob &Peg Tiedeman says
Michelle, Charla and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort.
Ricky Polack says
Michelle I’m sorry for your loss.
Jenny Gomez says
I am so terribly sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you and your family😢💔 you and your family will be in my prayers.
Chris Reeves says
So sorry for your loss. John and I served together in the 82nd and also in 3rd Grp. We were also neighbors in NC. Our thoughts and prayers go out for the family.
Retired (SFC) Howard Hyle says
Prayers and love from Tennessee..
Percy hadnott says
Sorry for your loss.
John and I served together in the 73 armor 82nd Airborne..we shared a C-130 ride to Saudi Arabia- desert shield/ storm. He will be missed.
Anonymous says
I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We became great friends through bowling at Spencer’s Bowling Alley. Michelle, hope you got Al’s Pumpkin Bread recipe own pat by now. My Family & I send you & your families send your Love, Hugs, Kisses & especially our Prayers. Sandy Sorensen & families.
Sandy Sorensen, 3400 Kentucky St., Racine, 53405 says
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My family sends our Love, Hugs, Kisses & our Prayer’s . Sandy & Family
Jeff Lockwood says
John and I served in what was once the 4/68th Armor 82nd ABN
I will always remember his sense of humor. He was a good man that could make a day a little bit better
Collyn Lorimer says
I am proud to have served with John in HHC 3/73 Armor 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg and during Desert Shield/ Storm. He was one of my supervisors and a great friend. You will always be remembered brother. R.I.P
1SG(Ret) Daniel Falcon says
John was a fine soldier. Times I remembered him he was a highly motivated and dedicated paratrooper. You will be missed brother. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Alan Christman says
I served with John while assigned to the 82nd ABN and went through desert storm with him a great soldier and friend i am very sorry for your loss