John Bodway

John Bodway, a loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, passed away on April 23, 2020, at a local care center. John was born in Appleton on November 13, 1956, son of the late Kenneth and Janet (Benotch) Bodway. After high school, John received training to be a chef, and held a restaurant job for many years.

John enjoyed fishing and collecting fishing memorabilia, jigsaw puzzles, collecting cookbooks and trying new recipes, playing cards, camping, word puzzles, the family pets, and cheering for the Packers.

He is survived by three sisters: Rose (J.D.) Dart of Green Bay, Nancy (Tony) Wynen of Neenah, and Donna (Dan) Pockat of Neenah; four nieces and nephews: Heather Dart, Tom Dart, Ken (Andrea) Wynen, and Christina (Brad) Wheelock; five great-nieces and nephews: Zachary Pierce, Payton Wynen, Kamren Wynen, Alexis Wheelock, and Aniya Wheelock; a nephew: Tim (Megan) Bodway and their children Annika, Dylan, and Kayli; special friends Virginia and Chris Steffes and Darhl Brown, as well as many other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Shirley Bodway, a nephew Douglas Wynen, and a great-niece McKenzie Wynen.

Memorials may be directed to the family or to the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, WI 54911.

The family would like to offer their thanks to the family members, friends, and caregivers for all of the love shown to them and to John. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

A graveside service at St. Mary Cemetery will be held at a later date.