John Wesley Dvorak

MONONA-John Wesley Dvorak, age 72, died unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. John was born in New Lisbon on May 5, 1941, to Robert S. and Vera L. (Hansen) Dvorak. He moved to Madison in 1960, and met the love of his life, Carol K. Colwill and they were married on Oct. 20, 1962. John was employed for several years with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, then retired in 2003, from DEC International after 41 years with the Dairy Equipment and SaniMatic divisions. In his retirement, he worked part-time for ADS Mechanical. John was an incredibly selfless and tireless volunteer. He was a Boy Scout leader of Pack 11, served on the Board of Trustees and was on many committees at Bashford United Methodist Church where he was a member for over 50 years. One of his passions was drum and bugle corps. He volunteered for several drum corps including Madison Junior Scouts, Madison Scouts, Southwind of Lexington, KY. and Blue Stars of LaCrosse. He served on the Board of Directors for Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. One of his proudest moments was receiving the Drum Corps International Volunteer of the Year Award in 1999. John enjoyed life fully through traveling, bicycling, reading, trap shooting, and attending car shows in his 1929 Model A Ford. He was very proud of his Model A hot rod that he and his son built. He was a member of the Stoughton Conservation Club, Road Apples Car Club of Sun Prairie, and Minnesota Street Rod Association. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol; daughter, Shari of Madison; son, Mark of Sun Prairie; sisters, Elaine (Ronald) Larson of Tomahawk, Sonja (Gary) Smith of New Lisbon, and Theresa (Scott) Taylor of Ontario; brother, Glenn (Sandra) of New Lisbon; sister-in-law, Karen (Richard) Laufenberg of Windsor; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and infant sister, Jennie. Funeral services for John will be held at BASHFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 329 North St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, as well as from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Memorials may be directed to Bashford United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association, 2850 Dairy Dr. Ste. 300, Madison, WI 53718. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. John will be remembered as a man who loved people and would give of his time and talents unselfishly. He loved unconditionally and his greatest love was his family. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420