John Thomas White
June 11, 1947 - June 17, 2021
Obituary
DODGEVILLE / BLACK EARTH - John Thomas White, age 74, of Dodgeville and Black Earth, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Merle and Mary "Polly" (Wilson) White. John married Lenore Ann Wendt on Aug. 28, 1971, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Black Earth.
John graduated from Wisconsin Heights in 1966. He entered the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Engineman (ENC 7) in 1994. After retirement, he volunteered at Ridgeway Elementary School. John was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a devoted grandfather and a friend to all that met him.
John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lenore; daughter, Laura (Kenneth) Erdman and their children, Katherine Erdman (Kenny) and Nichole Erdman (Ryan); daughter, Valarie (Greg) White-Harpold and their children, Micah, Dylan and Gavin Harpold, and Laudanum (Nichols) Harpold; brother, Edwin (Ellen) White; nieces, Melissa White and Meghan (Ali) Jalali-White; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary "Jackie" White; and in-laws, Lloyd and Myra Wendt.
A funeral service will be held at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1105 N. Bequette St., Dodgeville, at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 25, 2021. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 24, 2021, and at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Black Earth, will be held at a later date. Military Honors will be accorded after the service on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center St.
(608) 767-3684
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Lisa Munson Holerud
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So very sorry for your loss. John was a good man and will be missed. I enjoyed getting to know the family during your time as patients at Lifetime Eyecare Center and my thoughts go out to you all. RIP. Lisa
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, John Thomas White. We are thankful for his military service and so very sorry we were unable to take him on the trip to Washington, D.C. Our sincerest condolences.
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John and Janet Parrell
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So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. John and Janet Parrell
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With love, Kesha, Jeromy & Hayley
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We are so very sorry for your loss. John will be remembered as one of the kindest human beings you could ever meet. We are thinking of you!!
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Maren Wegner
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Blessings as you honor John today! I can't be with you in person, but please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you, Lenore, Laura, Val and extended family! Virtual love and hugs! And as my Dad would say, "God's daily blessings," dear ones! Maren Wegner
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Diego Camacho Jr
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Lenore and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss. Both John and you were always, always very welcoming to me. Your kindnesses toward me and my family will be in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace John. Diego