JOHN ALFRED SCHILDMAN

JOHN ALFRED SCHILDMAN

     John Alfred Schildman, 91, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. 

     John was born April 23, 1932, in La Crosse, WI, to Alfred and Gladys Schildman. John had a brother David Schildman, of La Crosse, WI, and a sister Janet Schwartz, of La Crosse, WI. John graduated high school and went into the Air Force; he was honorably discharged from the Airforce in February 1963. 

     John worked as a semi-driver for many years for different companies. He was also active in the snowmobile club of La Crosse, WI. John met his significant other, Delores Tucker, in 1989. They were together until Dee recently passed Sept. 30, 2023.

     John and Dee had a great fulfilling life together. The first 10 years or so they both still worked, years later they both retired and spent their time landscaping, planting flowers and taking care of their beautiful home and yard, it was their oasis. John had many sweet names for Dee such as sweetie pie and dove, she was the love of his life, his Queen (he’d call her). 

     John had a huge love for reading, bird watching and nature. He was always reading and gaining knowledge. John loved being social and was very active in the American Legion for many years. In his retirement years, he drove school bus as well which he really enjoyed. 

     John didn't have any children of his own, but he was close with his granddaughters, who he adored. From going on adventures, jeep rides, nature walking, going to the wildlife refuge, going to the library, running errands to John’s IGA where the grandkids got to pick out snacks and so much more, John made many memories with his grandchildren that will be forever cherished.

     John is survived by Delores’ daughter, Deedee Morris; six grandchildren, Kristina Tucker, Deanna (Jeremy) Conrad, Courtney Morris, Ashley Laufenberg, Kiley Tucker and Chelsea (Nathan) Stenulson; brother David (Lorna) Schildman; three nephews, Paul, Peter and Jason; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

     John is preceded in death by significant other. Delores Tucker; parents Alfred and Gladys; and sister Janet Schwartz.

     Funeral services for John will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls, WI, beginning at noon. Friends may call during visitation from 11 a.m. until the start of services.

     The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements, 715-963-2311.