George J. Johannes

George J. Johannes, age 88, of 504 Austin Lane, Fond du Lac, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on April 29, 1924 in Port Washington, the son of Nicholas A. and Adella (Hoffman) Johannes. George grew up working with his brothers at the family businesses, Johannes Mink Ranch and Johannes Canning Factory. He then joined the United States Navy, serving the Pacific Theatre during World War II. On October 23, 1948 George married Patricia M. Piepenhagen at Mother of Good Counsel Church, Milwaukee. He worked for twenty two years at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee as a millwright until his retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and Knights of Columbus Council #664. George enjoyed traveling throughout the United States.SURVIVORS: his wife, Pat, two daughters, Gerri Ann(Mark) Moeller of Fond du Lac, Kathleen (Troy) Cronce of Theresa, four grandchildren, Ryan Moeller of Milwaukee, Katrina, Jasmine, and Dayne Cronce of Theresa, one sister, Mary (Walter) Dowe of Waupun, two sisters in law, Loretta Johannes, Janis Repphun, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Bill, and Louis.



VISITATION: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church-Holy Family, 678 Western Ave, Fond du Lac. FUNERAL: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church-Holy Family. Burial will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Cemetery, 3564 S. 13th St, Milwaukee