John "Jack" W. Rebholz
April 01, 1927 - May 16, 2018
Obituary
MADISON- John W. “Jack” Rebholz, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born on April 1, 1927, in Arpin, the son of William and Susan (Kaiser) Rebholz. He married Rose Benda on May 1, 1954, at St. John Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Once they were married he built their family home where they lived for the last 60 plus years. Jack served during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He was an electrician for Electric Motor Service for almost 50 years. He also spent many hours working and enjoying the family farm. Jack lived a life of service. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church since 1954, and during this time he was an active volunteer, served as council president, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and attended daily Mass whenever possible. He enjoyed bowling, softball and playing cards. Jack had a deep faith and love for his family. He had a great sense of humor and was an inspiration to everyone. Jack is survived by his wife, Rose; children, Sue (Tim) Dyer, Judy (Kevin) Kraut, Jeanne (Steve) Preston, Gary (Becky) Rebholz and Barb (Kevin) Rau; daughter-in-law, Nancy Rebholz; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Ann), Sr. Teresa, Eva (Don) Strohmenger and Ann (Ken) Schroeder; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tom; son-in-law, Mark Bosben; and siblings, Joe, Arnie, Onie, Norm and Bill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Burial with Military Rites will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. The family wishes to thank all of the friends and neighbors for their help, care and support. Thanks as well to SSM Health at Home Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat May 19, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat May 19, 2018 @ 1:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Cookie Quigley
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Jack was a true gentleman and loved by all. He will be missed. Dana and Cookie Quigley.
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Marian Steele
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My sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Marian Steele
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Bob Caspersen
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I got to know Jack from my grandfather. Jack was a smart and a very kind person. I just saw him last at my grandpa's funeral. Although we hadn't seen him in years he still remembered us and asked us about our families. RIP Jack. God got an excellent electrician.
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George and Tama Lynn Frazier
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We wish to offer Rose and all of the Rebholz family our deepest condolences regarding the loss of Jack.
They were a very sweet couple, and he was a truly kind man.
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Wayne Heisig
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Uncle Jack always was interested in my life and family when we saw each other. He was proud to share about his family. He was a truly gentle and kind person. Uncle Jack can now converse about electric motors, farming and mechanics with Urban Heisig in heaven.
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Alan Heisig
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Uncle Jack was the embodiment of always bringing humor and a love of life every time we met. He was the embodiment of a great family man who was both hard working and a font of common sense. He was always willing to listen and instruct. He leaves a legacy of a life well lived and all of us are better for having known him.