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John Earl Hearn

Jan 9, 1946 – Jan 26, 2025

Service Details

There will not be a formal service, but family and friends are invited to join John’s family for an open house and celebration of his life at Roma Lodge on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Breakthrough T1D (for juvenile diabetes)  https://www.breakthrought1d.org/

 

MOUNT PLEASANT – John E. Hearn, 78, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

He was born in Racine on September 9, 1946, the son of the late Earl and Ella (nee Andersen) Hearn.  He graduated from Washington Park High School and Wartburg College in Waverly, IA, where he excelled in baseball and was inducted into Wartburg’s Hall of Fame for basketball.

John taught at various schools, most notably, Washington Junior High until making a career transition into sales.

He had a passion for playing softball in Racine for many years.   He also enjoyed golfing and bowling, as well as boating and fishing with his sons.

John is survived by his sons, Jay (Ann) Hearn and Josh (Allyce) Hearn; his friend and former wife, Helen Hearn; his brother, Tom (Jane) Hearn; his sister, Kris Eppler; his aunt, Liz Goldsworthy; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

There will not be a formal service, but family and friends are invited to join John’s family for an open house and celebration of his life at Roma Lodge on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Breakthrough T1D (for juvenile diabetes)  https://www.breakthrought1d.org/

 

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  1. Tyrone Person says

    January 29, 2025 at 11:08 am

    Condolences to Tom, Jane and the whole Hearn family. John was a Racine legend in softball, people would go to the park to watch John hit those long home runs! May GOD look over the family during this time and forever.

  2. Gary Chartrand says

    January 31, 2025 at 5:15 am

    My condolences to the family.
    John was fun to be around and a great athlete!

  3. Dave Minor says

    January 31, 2025 at 9:18 am

    I am sorry to learn of John Hearn’s passing and send my heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones. John and were 1964 Park High graduates and basketball teammates. We were good friends off the court and shared memories at our 50th class reunion. He will be remembered as a kind, patient, unselfish and humble individual. May he rest in peace.

  4. Carl Christensen says

    January 31, 2025 at 5:34 pm

    RIP my bowling partner. So many fun memories in league, City tournaments, and overnight state tourneys. Condolences to the Hearn family.

  5. Chuck Daceno Jr. says

    February 1, 2025 at 10:08 am

    The “Hawk” flies high in heaven. He was a great man, a wonderful dad, and a tremendous athlete!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Chuck & Chiki Daceno Jr.

  6. Diane Arndt-Kamm says

    February 3, 2025 at 2:56 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss. I remember him being a fun teacher at Washington Jr. and a great softball player that could hit the ball a mile. Rest in peace.

  7. Cherri Barker-Chambliss says

    February 13, 2025 at 7:21 am

    My condolences to Jane

  8. David VandenBranden says

    February 20, 2025 at 2:50 pm

    Loved playing Dodgeball with him! He Never Held Back! Good Man

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June 24, 2020

Can’t thank Gary and you all enough for our fathers funeral arrangements (Victor Joseph Morris) June 18th, 2020.
He would have been SO proud. So many little personal details that we were not even expecting, totally overwhelmed us. From the pamphlets to the thank-you notes and copies of the video, to the beautiful casket picture and arrangement. Pop looked as proud as he was in life. And thanks also to the very cooperative and helpful staff. We thought it would take much longer to knock this all out at our one and only meeting with Gary. We did not want to overlook, or forget to give our heartfelt thanks for such wonderful service at such a horrible time in our lives.
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