John L. Desjarlais, of Antigo, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 74 years old. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Elcho, a son of the late Leon and Betsy (Glines) Desjarlais. He married Patricia Greenwood on August 29, 1983, in Antigo.
John graduated from Elcho High School in 1965.
He was employed as an inspector for Husco International in Waukesha for 25 years, retiring in 2003.
He enjoyed fishing, rummage sales and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; three sons, David Desjarlais of Florida, Jonathan Desjarlais of Antigo and Anthony (Cortney) Desjarlais of Tomahawk; six grandchildren; a sister, Kathryn Desjarlais of Elcho; a sister-in-law, Cindy Ray of West Allis; and two brothers-in-law, Mike (Diane) Greenwood of Florence and Tommy (Charity) Greenwood of Mukwonago. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Peter; a sister, Karyn; and a brother-in-law, David Oldenberg.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Burial will take place in Elcho Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
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I had the pleasure of working with John for 19 of his 25 years at HUSCO International. John’s sense of humor and insights into life were always appreciated. He was a great guy to work with.
Dan Edlhuber
Dear Aunt Patty, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Johathan, Anthony, and Dave during this difficult time.
Lavender Fields was purchased for the family of John L. Desjarlais by With love and hugs, Adam, Christi, Christian & Al.
My condolences to the Desjarlais family. John had a blue boat he wanted to sell and placed it on the lot where the Pavillion now stands. My husband, Rev. Jack, kept checking it out so I purchased it from John for Jack. Happy memory.
To the Desjarlais Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Warm Thoughts was purchased for the family of John L. Desjarlais by Red Knights MC Florida Chapter 4.
🙏🏻 may you rest in peace you're the reason my parents let me wear earrings in my ear now 45 years old and I love him thank you
Patti and family. Sending caring thoughts and prayers your way.. so sorry for your loss.
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