John C. Geres

December 29, 1953 - April 5, 2026

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church - West Allis

7821 West Lincoln Avenue

West Allis, Wisconsin 53219

(414) 541-6250 |

Saturday 5/16, 2:00 pm

Matty's Bar & Grille

14460 College Avenue

New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151

414-427-3838 |

Friday 5/8, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebration of Life

In lieu of flowers, gifts, or money, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

John C. Geres, 72, of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 29, 1953 in West Allis, Wisconsin, the beloved son of Conrad and Mary Anne, whom preceded him in death along with his brother Conrad Jr.

Devoted husband to Janet and loving father to Shane (Jessica), Kara (Todd), Joe (Rachel). Survived by sisters Doreen (Dave) and Lynn (Tom). Uncle to Dave (Heather), Tim (Amy), Heidi (Mike), Michelle (James), Lisa, Betsy, Benjamin, Annie, and Catherine. Grandpa to Josie, Griffin, and Myles.

Known for his unwavering kindness, sense of humor, generous spirit, and ability to fix just about anything, John was the person family and his many friends called when they needed help—or just a good story. He believed in working hard, treating people with respect, and finding joy in life’s simple moments.

Retired, he found joy in hiking, bike rides, blues concerts, races, and cherished time spent with family, whether it was dinner or hanging out in the backyard. His gentle guidance, warm smile, and steadfast love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

“His love was the quiet strength that held us together, and his memory will forever be our guiding light.”

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Matty’s Bar and Grille, 14460 College Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Church Service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7821 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, Wisconsin at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, gifts, or money, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Paul Fischer

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church - West Allis

7821 West Lincoln Avenue

West Allis, Wisconsin 53219

(414) 541-6250 | Map

Saturday 5/16, 2:00 pm

Matty's Bar & Grille

14460 College Avenue

New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151

414-427-3838 | Map

Friday 5/8, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebration of Life

In lieu of flowers, gifts, or money, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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my grandpa was the most amazing grandpa a girl can ask for. i will see in him the stars, hike trails, bird feeders and fall colors. i love him so much and will hold him in my heart forever.
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Some people just light up a room the moment they walk in, and my good friend John was one of those rare souls. He had this effortless way of making everything more fun. Whether we were playing cards, golfing, or just hanging out, John turned ordinary moments into something memorable. If laughter is a form of love, then John gave it away in abundance. We shared years of jokes, spontaneous plans, and late-night conversations that would start out completely ridiculous and somehow drift into the deep stuff. He had an incredible gift for finding humor in almost any situation. John may be gone, but the joy he spread so freely will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know him.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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