John Glenn Nolan, Kaukauna, age 90, died Tuesday April 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital from complications following surgery. He was born on April 22, 1924 in De Pere to the late Michael and Helen (Remmel) Nolan. Following his graduation from Wrightstown High School, John served in the Army from 1944-1946 during World War II. He served in the Philippines in the 31st Infantry and was a member of the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319. John married Rita Dashner at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton on October 25, 1947. He retired from Thilmany Papers after working there 42 years.

John was a talented craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking and could repair many things. John built his house and loved to use his talents to help his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards, fishing and hunting. Together, John and his son Don, took a trip to Wyoming to hunt Mule Deer.

John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita; children: Linda (Jim Nelson) Nolan, Brooklyn Park, MN; Donald (Linda Plutchak) Nolan, Madison; Diane Bloy, Kimberly; Steve Nolan, Madison; and Mary Ann (Roger) Fiebelkorn, Manawa; grandchildren: Aaron (Stephanie) Bloy and Melanie (Andy Lee) Bloy Lee, Emily and Amanda Nolan-Plutchak, and Amelia (Ryan) Casper; great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Olivia Bloy, Madelline and Alaina Lee, Declan and Ryland Nolan-Plutchak; and sister-in-law: Agnes Nolan. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandson, Nick Nolan-Plutchak; and siblings: Lorraine Morsette, Robert Nolan and Margie (Pat) Randerson.

Visitation will be held Monday April 13, 2015 at HOLY CROSS PARISH (309 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Pomeroy will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319 will immediately follow. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial will be established in his name.

Thank you to Dr. Bruder for his kind words after John's surgery and also to the nurses that were so good to him in intensive care.

John, we love you and miss you. Your wife Rita and your family.