JOHN IWASZCZENKO JR.

JOHN IWASZCZENKO JR.

     John Iwaszczenko Jr., 80, passed away in the presence of family Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

     A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., with burial service following, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of service. A meal was also served at the American Legion in Neillsville at 4:30 p.m. 

     John was born in Fulta, Germany, June 20, 1944, to John Sr. and Augustina (Kirsh) Iwaszczenko. He immigrated with family to Chicago in 1950. From there, they moved to Neillsville, WI, and resided on their family farm. John graduated from Neillsville High School in 1962. He met his wife in November of 1964 and later wed April 24, 1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. 

     John was a proud American and sought to live out the “American Dream” by courageously and fearlessly pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities in Central Wisconsin. He pursued careers in farming, construction, car sales, property management and bar ownership. John loved going to car auctions, watching the History channel, drinking beer, planting trees for family to harvest, shopping at Menards and spending time with friends and family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He doted on his grandkids, especially all the little girls who became “princesses” in his presence.

     He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Meier); children Irene (Mike) Stack of Stratford, Dawn (Mike) Klimek of Stratford, Jenni (Damon) Iwaszczenko of Stratford, and John (ex-wife Carmen) Iwaszczenko III of Marshfield; grandchildren/great-grandchildren Bobbi Jo (Jordan) Bunge and daughters Sophia and Zoey, Amanda (Matt) Moore, Jake Carl, Sierra (Josh) Van Rixel, Kloey Paschel, John Charles Iwaszczenko and Juliette (aka Evan) Iwaszczenko.

     He is further survived by his brother, Vladimir; and sister Olga; and many nieces and nephews. 

     He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother Victor; sisters Lucy and Helen; and nephews Donald and James. 

     The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the amazing and compassionate staff at House of the Dove in Marshfield. 

     Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

     The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting John’s family with funeral arrangements.