John Kudwa

John Kudwa, born May 5, 1932, was called home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2011 at Unity Hospice Center in De Pere, WI. He was devoted to his family and his farm. John was passionate about the outdoors and spent every moment he could farming, hunting, or working outside. He was a hardworking man. He was a member of the Guardian Angel’s Church and faithfully attended weekly mass, was a member of the Emmanuel Prayer Group, and performed custodial duties for the church for ten years. He devotion was reflected in his selflessness, in his generosity and kindness. John and his wife, Louise, served the community through their compassion by opening their home to many foster children over ten years. A dedicated husband for 37 years, he maintained his marital commitment to Louise even after her passing. A simple farmer his whole life, John never shied away from the seven-days-a-week work schedule farmers keep, but was always able to make time for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “Grandpa” John was ready to take any grandchild for a tractor ride at a moment’s notice and reveled in experience that brought joy to both grandparent and grandchild. He is beloved by his family and will be deeply missed by all. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise Kudwa and is survived by his daughter Debra (Frank) Nowak, son Anthony (Penny) Kudwa, daughter Christine (Patrick) Sommers, daughter Dawn (Jamie) Martin, and daughter Amy Kudwa-Gray (Marcus). His memory lives on in his seventeen grandchildren: Nicole (Brad) Fuerst, Victoria Webb, Carrie Nowak, Nathaniel (Teresa) Kudwa, Elijah (Krystal) Kudwa, Amanda Kudwa, Rachel Kudwa, Alexandra Sommers, Abby Sommers, Avery Sommers, Ivy Martin, Violet Martin, Lilly Martin, Brock Martin, Marcus Gray, Makayla Gray, and Malachi Gray. Five great-grandchildren also survive John Kudwa: Richard John Fuerst, Leah Webb, Karley Webb, Lauren Kudwa, and Talon John Kudwa. Visitation will be at the Nash Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 25th from 4:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Guardian Angel’s Church. Fr. Jeffery Kurtz will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. John Kudwa will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed online to the family of John Kudwa at nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

John Kudwa

May 5, 1932 - May 21, 2011