John C. Bemis

John Clarence Bemis, previously of Cedarburg and most recently Menomonee Falls, died on October 12, 2020 at the age of 91 years. John was born on June 10, 1929 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Dr. Milfred and Tannie (nee Carmen) Bemis. He later married Gail June Hiam on February 9, 1952 in Shawano, WI. Their marriage was blessed with 6 children. As a young man, John worked in the grocery business for Krogers, Sentry and Kohl’s food store for many years. He later worked in the manufacturing sector and retired from Rockwell Automation after 20 years of service. John was an avid Packers, Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks fan who listened to many games on the radio while working in his gardens in the backyard. He loved yard work, John Grisham, Sheepshead, a cold beer after a round of golf, FleetFarm and a cup of George’s Chili from Culver’s… but his greatest love was spending time with his family. John is survived by his children; Brian (Dennise) Bemis, Catherine (Leon) Rucktenwald, Linda (the late Steve) Martin, Jeanne (Paul) Wonders and Jeff (Mary) Bemis, grandchildren; Samantha, Amelia, Matthew, Brad, Rebecca, Eliese, Tannie, Kayleigh, Kelsey, Katie, William, Jessica, Sara, Julia, Christina, Richard, Bradley and Tracy and 26 great-grandchildren. John is further survived by his sister Marjory (David) Lyford, brother Clarence (Diane) Bemis, in-laws Pauline Bemis, Louis (Darlene), Dan (Sharon) Danielson and nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Gail, his parents, daughter Rebecca Bemis, granddaughter Jennifer Bemis, sister Rose (Glen) Zachow, brothers Edward (Alice) Bemis, George Bemis and sister Carol Lex. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Salvation Army are appreciated. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Saturday, October 24th at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012) at 2:00 PM. Visitation to be held from 1:00 - 1:45 PM at the church. Private cremation to follow.