John V. Housner, age 84 of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Froedtert South-St. Catherine’s Campus.

Born in Oconto, WI on February 16, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Phillips) Housner.

On July 6, 1957 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Oconto, WI, he was united in marriage to Nancy Barribeau. They were blessed with 5 children and 62 years together.

John honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the VFW Post 1865.

He was employed with Becker, Inc until 1979 and then worked for Ocean Spray in Kenosha; retiring in 1997.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church; he loved camping and playing card games with friends.  John and Nancy owned and operated H&H Petticoat Junction; with a passion and flair for square dancing with other couples.

John’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Nancy; his children, Deanna (Dennis) Stich, Jackie (Mike) Zirbel, Cindy Persson, John Housner and Heidi (Troy) Judeika; along with 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and his sister, Betty (Don) Laabs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Laabs; his brother, James Phillips; his son in law, David Persson; his mother in law, Marion Barribeau Noel and his father in law, Charles Barribeau.