Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
John S. Eid, age 88, of Winneconne, died peacefully on April 4, 2016, at Oakwood Assisted Living,
Oshkosh. He was born May 8, 1927, in Northfield, WI to Carl and Hulda (Gilbertson) Eid.
John graduated from Sparta High School, Wisconsin State College of Stevens Point with a degree in education, and the University -Oshkosh with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. John served his country in the Coast Guard during World War II. John married Marjorie Hales on August 25, 1948, in Granton, WI.
John and Marge moved to Winneconne to start their teaching careers. He was employed in many different areas over his lifetime including: Winneconne Schools, Blue Crown Spark Plugs, J.I. Case,
Oshkosh Motor Truck, UW-Oshkosh, and Fox Valley Technical College.
John enjoyed visiting Road America, Elkhart Lake, every summer for racing. He also enjoyed Packer games and Nascar and Indy Racing. John loved to explore and travel to places like Key West, San Francisco, Boston and Alaska. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
John researched and wrote of railroads and steam ships of the area. He worked extensively at the Winneconne Historical Society. He also volunteered every summer at the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh.
John is survived by two sons: Jim Eid and Marie Carow, Exeland; Jerry Eid, Neenah; a daughter Jane and David Lupo, Menasha; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marjorie; three brothers, Charles, Richard and Merlyn; two brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 8 S. Fourth St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Ben Berger officiating. Military honors will follow. Burial will be in the Winneconne Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up for the Winneconne Historical Society.
John's family would like to thank the staffs of Oakwood Manor and Heartland Hospice and Pastor Mark Albrecht and Pastor Benjamin Berger, for all the care and support shown to John and his family.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfunealhomeinc.com.
Jeff Meier wrote on April 9, 2016
I was a young Marketing instructor at FVTC during John's service as Business Ed. supervisor. John was an effective leader who never took credit for the successes in the division...but lauded out praise and acknowledgement to the instructors. John was a quiet...but very effective person. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with John in my career.
Domonique W wrote on April 9, 2016
To the family of John, I'm very sorry for your lost. It's never easy loosing a loved one. I hope you can draw comfort from the words at Rev 21:3,4.
E.M. Hubler wrote on April 7, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of John Eid. It is a sad time. But perhaps you will find comfort to learn that our Creator is not indifferent to our suffering. He will soon bring a complete solution to the problem of death. Please read this, at Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 21:3,4, in your copy of the Bible. I am very sorry for your loss.
Mary-Heartland volunteer wrote on April 7, 2016
My condolences and prayers to John's family. I enjoyed visiting with John as he was an interesting and kind man. It was an honor to be with him at the time of his death. I did not have the opportunity to get to know Marjorie other than small exchanges of conversation. They are now together and happy once again.