John Edward Sheehan

John Edward Sheehan

April 13, 1944 - September 19, 2023

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FITCHBURG - John Edward Sheehan, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at home. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Gardner, Mass., the son of John F. and Mildred H. Sheehan.


John was united in marriage to Donna (Raymond) Sheehan on Dec. 23, 1966, in Darlington, Wis. John served in the U.S. Army from 1966 - 1969 stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, where he taught Urology and Toxicology to lab techs and green berets. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972 and a Master of Science degree in Oncology in 1989. John worked as a Research Specialist for McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin, retiring in 2001.


John loved traveling and supporting UW sports with his wife, Donna. John was active in the Boy Scouts and youth hockey. He enjoyed gardening and was a highly regarded daylily hybridizer in the daylily community. He had a strong passion for genealogy research and continued his enjoyment of learning by auditing classes about military history at UW-Madison. Most of all, John enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and supporting their interests.


John is survived by his wife, Donna (Raymond) Sheehan; daughter, Kathleen (Benjamin) Klockner and their children, Ella Shannon and Aria Michelle; son, John Alan (Sarah) Sheehan and their dogs, Maggie Elizabeth and Scarlett Sophia; and his brother, David V. Sheehan. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Mildred H. Sheehan; and his brother, Brian T. Sheehan.


A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH AT THE ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Burial will take place directly after Mass at Resurrection Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Parish immediately following the burial.


Special thanks to Agrace HospiceCare for their kind and compassionate care.


In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Agrace Foundation:

Online www.agrace.org/donate/donate-today

Paper check payable to “Agrace Foundation,”  5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002


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Visitation
Thu Sep 28, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at St. Josephs • 1905 West Beltline HWY, Madison, WI 53713
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Sep 28, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at St. Josephs • 1905 West Beltline HWY, Madison, WI 53713
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Graveside Service
Thu Sep 28, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Military Honors
Thu Sep 28, 2023 @ 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Susan Chamberlain
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John was a special friend to Tim and me for over 40’years. John and Tim enjoyed doing crossword puzzles together to kill time while waiting for the wives. Hockey games and several away football games and other travels too numerous to mention here. Lots of laughs. I will always take good care of the special Lilies he created for us, Tall Tiger and Recipe for Tim. Peace be with you my friend and hook up with Tim for a good chat.
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Randy Raymond
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These are the things I remember........ Uncle John and Aunt Donna, they were coming from Texas to the farm, you would think for Christmas, but for some reason thinking Thanksgiving? Coming up the lane, that long lane, such a big deal....I didn't know who they were? Coke bottles, see Aunt and Uncle John at Grandpa and Grandma Raymonds, Uncle John stayed up so late, croquet, he had a motorcycle, that was cool, Ball Diamond behind apartments (and Brother Dave and I were in the big city), (Grandpa Raymond loved to play ball), going to the "20" to mark trees , basketball in driveway, Uncle John was so tall. Uncle John and Aunt Donna were so smart. Uncle John at a University, even took Dave and I there, a lot of stuff there. Aunt Donna, I don't know ended up President? Not sure how to end, so many memories. Randy
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Michael T. Heitke
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I had the honor to be in the Fox patrol for Wood Badge (1991) EC424W with John. Michael T. Heitke
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Deb Sheehan
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John and I shared an interest in researching our family genealogy back in the late 90’s. We had a lot of fun digging up new info and I will always cherish those memories.
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Shawn Parkerson / Jim Kinsella
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Please accept our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
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Jeff Marx
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Mr. Sheehan was a leader of my Boy Scouts troop and organized several memorable trips camping in WI, summer camp, road trip out West, Florida Keys, "urban scouting" in Chicago (lol), etc. Was a fun time in life to look back on and the troop members and parents were always very appreciative of all the effort he put into organizing great experiences for us. And I'm pretty sure I wasn't organized enough at that age to earn Eagle Scout without him guiding me through every step, and am glad he pushed me to earn that lifelong status. Thanks for all the memories Mr. Sheehan, and rest in peace.

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