"I'm really shocked this guy is gone! I was with John on the USS ENTERPRISE CVN 65 from 76-78 and this guy was the absolute BEST Boatswain Mate sailor I've ever seen in my 20 years. He would be, as an E-3 running Refueling at Sea (RAS) rigs like nobody's business! For you BMs you know exactly what I'm talking about! I'm talking about sending fuel, not receiving, as the Enterprise did not have an Oiler's capabilities. This guy was off the charts awesome! God Bless you John and it was an absolute pleasure knowing you. The other four deck divisions was constantly trying to finagle John away from 3rd Division and that is no exaggeration! He was that good! BM2 Wayne Arthur"
In loving memory of
John Roy Skorie
May 27, 1955 - November 2, 2012
John Roy Skorie, of White Lake, died Friday, November 2, 2012 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was 57 years old. He was born on May 27, 1955 in Antigo, WI a son of Bernadine (Deisinger) Skorie of White Lake and the late Joseph Skorie. He married Robin Spencer on April 14, 2000 in Antigo. She survives.
He was a 1973 graduated of White Lake High School and served in the Untied States Navy from 1974-1978. Mr. Skorie was employed by Robbins Inc. in White Lake for the past 30 years.
For 15 years he served as the Chief of the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department and was currently a volunteer for the fire department and the Wolf River Search and Rescue.
He was an avid outdoorsman and devoted father and friend.
In addition to his wife and mother survivors include two daughters, Miranda Skorie, Neenah, and Candice (Alex) Herrera, Menasha; three sons, Jonathan (Crystal) Baker, Deerbrook, Charles Micke, White Lake and Joshua (Jeannine) Micke, Menasha; four grandchildren, Elliott DeHart, Alberto, Virginia and Maya Herrera; four brothers, Gerald (Loretta) Skorie, Ronald (Melissa) Skorie, Roger (Joanne) Skorie and Thomas Skorie all of White Lake; two sisters, Harriet (Benny) Boyd and Joanne (Roy) Kemp both of White Lake; mother-in-law, Edith Spencer, Antigo; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda (Jim) Hose, Polar and Patty Frazier, Antigo. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Henry Spencer; infant brother, Harold Skorie and nephew, Jesse Boyd.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, White Lake with Rev. Steven Vaudt officiating. Burial will take place in Langlade Cemetery with White Lake veterans conducting military honors. Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 - 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of John's passing. Thoughts & prayers for the Skorie family."
" The greatest legacy you can leave behind is the broken hearts that will miss you. Brother john you have left so many. The influence you had on so many young people is something every MAN should strive to do. I will miss you more than anyone will ever know."
"Many memories of both John and Robin bear hunting. All good times and lots of laughs. We rember the time when his truck was struck by lightning in our drivway! We thought someone light a fire cracker!! Good times. You will be missed. You are in a better place."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of John. I worked with him the year before I moved, but most of my memories of him are with my dad and the old fishing crew in an ice shack on a cold Friday or Saturday night watching for lights. You will be missed John!"
"Condolences to the John Roy Skorie family from Chet and Penny Oatman in White Lake."
"Our sincere condolences to Robin and the Skorie Family. We worked with John, Robin, Tommy, Johnny and Charlie at Robbins and they showed us what family was about. Robin-cherish the time and memories that you did have with him and believe that he will be watching over you and giving you strength through these hard times. We are sending love your way--"
"John was the only Dad I ever had. All the good parts of me came from him. John was my superman there was never a problem I had that he couldn't fix and took the time to teach me to do so myself. With John it wasn't about the task at hand he just wanted to spend time together. I have a million good memories I will always keep close to my heart. So Until we meet again John I love you. Yours son Joshua"
"I will never forget his playfulness! What a wonderful man! Even though he wasn't my blood Uncle I feel like he was always there growing up! My thoughts and prayers are with my uncle Ron and his family! I love you all!!!"
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"words cannot express how sorry I am and how much we will miss him. best brother-in law you could ever have...not sure how we all are to make peace with it but god must have a plan Gods speed John and god bless Sis "
"Dear Aunt Bernadine and family, my heart is sad for the lost of My cousin John. I have very good memories growing up with your family. Having only sisters, I always looked forward to visiting and hoping that Jerry and John would take me for wild and crazy snowmobile ride. He will be deeply missed, but I know this is a celebration for Uncle Joe. God Bless you all. Cousin Mary"
"My condolences and prayers go out to Robin and all of Johns Family. He was a good man, one of the best in my book. He'll be sadly missed."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you. May God comfort you during this difficult time. John was a wonderful man who didn't seem to judge anyone...always willing to sit and talk with everyone! Many good stories and full of laughs!! John will be missed by many in our community."
"I never knew John very well, but he has a sister that means the world to me, in fact she is my sister by marriage..I always seen him down at Ben & Harriets on the 4th of July waiting for the parade..Seemed like a quiet man...I am so sorry for your loss, there are really no words that will make it better, but knowing that he was loved by so many people should help a little..God Bless all of you..You will meet again.."
"May God hold all who knew John close and give them the Comfort and Peace that only God can give, John was a super guy, he will be missed by all, Prayers go out to all that knew John"