"Dear John we can hardly believe it's almost been a year already, but you are missed each and every day! Love and hugs always! Charlie and Janice"
In loving memory of
John M. Close
January 16, 1959 - May 30, 2021
John M. Close, of Pearson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 62 years old. He was born on January 16, 1959, in Appleton, a son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Mary (Gallea) Close. He married Dawn Powell on August 22, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church in Pickerel.
He attended Appleton East High School. John was an Explosive Technician in Michigan, a truck driver who traveled the country and most recently worked in maintenance at Robbins Flooring in White Lake. He retired in 2018.
John loved the Rodeo, traveling and horses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping up north. He will be remembered for his storytelling.
He is survived by his wife Dawn; four brothers, Kenneth J. Close, Jr. of Appleton, Philo (Amy) Close of Utah, Charlie (Janice) Close of Appleton and Henry (Gail) Close of Appleton; a sister, Yvonne (Monty) Miller of Appleton; and mother-in-law, Dona Powell of Pearson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Joseph and his father-in-law, Donald Powell.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Pickerel. Visitation will be Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Tributes
"My Condolences! R.I.P. John... U will always b Special 2 me..I ? u forever...."
"John was a very good coworker of mine at Robbins Inc at White Lake. Had a lot of fun with him. He taught me not to worry about things I could not control. He was great to work with because of his attitude.I will miss him for a while, but know I will see him again in Heaven."
"My dear brother, we had a lot of good times together. We love you so much. There is never enough time in this life to spend together. But we will be together again someday. I will miss our Sunday morning phone calls. Rest in peace. Yvonne and Monty"