John F. Bloodgood
June 23, 1938 - May 09, 2020
Obituary
MIDDLETON / MADISON – John F. Bloodgood, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 23, 1938, in Whitefish Bay, Wis., the son of Hugh and Katherine (Foster) Bloodgood.
John graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1956. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1965 with a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering. It was at the University of Michigan that he met the love of his life and future wife, Sharon R. Snyder. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962, in Evansville, Ind.
John served his community in many capacities giving his dedication to the City of Fond du Lac, serving on the City Council for a number of years, including time as President, and likewise as President of the Chamber of Commerce. After moving to Madison in 2000, he was a member of the Ice Age Trail Alliance and longtime member at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. John also dedicated time to the Humane Society of both Fond du Lac and Dane Counties after growing up with, and always having a love for Dachshunds, especially his companion, Franz, and lastly, Oscar. John was a storyteller. Anyone that had the pleasure of spending time with John would quickly agree, especially upon hearing tales of Fosterville and the long-storied history of Presque Isle and his family. John shared a love for travel and exploration with Sharon. Together they literally traveled the world. John was always more concerned about future generations than himself.
John is survived by his two daughters, Mary (Sandy) Lonien and Ann (Tim) Olp; four grandsons, Tony Lonien, Landon (Mariel) Olp, Jordan (Jessica) Olp and Taylor (Michaela) Olp; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Sharon; and his parents.
A funeral service will be held via Zoom at ST. DUNSTAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, with the Rev. Dr. Miranda Hassett presiding. Due to the current health environment, there will be no visitation or in person attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend the Zoom service. Please email jfbent@mac.com for more details. To view the service bulletin, please visit https://stdunstans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/JBloodgoodServiceDraft.pdf.
Memorials may be made in John’s name to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Catherine Steffes
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My condolences to the family and friends of John. I was only in my 20's back in the mid 70's... I was a waitress at the time and John would come to the Gazebo for lunch with his business associates. Always a pleasure to wait on him - he was pleasant, kind and generous. Funny how you remember certain people. John was that person.
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sandy kaufmann
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Anne, Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John fought for so long and know that with his special cheerleader Sharonm not there it was most difficult. Know he was a Michigan fan but always said he cheered for the Badgers if they were not competing against each other.
All sympathy,
Sandy Kaufmann
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Karen Tuffli
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Dear Mary, Ann, and extended family,
Imagine my shock when I picked up the morning paper. John was such a good long term friend, since high school days.When he married, Sharon, John, my husband Gordon and I continued to have a wonderful relationship travelling together, eating out, going to the Madison Symphony on Sundays. I feel very fortunately to have such lovely memories. Ironically I planned to call John today to ask how he was doing and also tell him I was reading a book on the 100 year old history of the UW Med school. There was doctor's name, Joseph C. Bloodgood, faculty in 1907. I wondered how the two were related.
Again, my condolences. With love, Karen Tuffli
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Jeanette Arthur
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I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you will see Your Dad & Mom again. Until then Our Heaven Father will give you peace in time and heal your hearts!
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Mary Hanson
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Dear Mary and Sandy, I read with sorrow your dad's obituary today, the first day we had subscribed to the Wisconsin State Journal. I saw your names, and thought there were no real coincidences that I should be able to reach out to you and express my caring thoughts to you both, and to Tony, in your loss. My dad died in December of 2018, and I miss him and revere his memory. Peace and love, Jeannine Broach Hanson
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