John E. “Woody” Wood
Sunday, October 11, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Age:
81 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday November 12, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday November 13, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Monday November 13, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Sunday, October 11, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Age:
81 years old
Sunday, October 11, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Age:
81 years old
John E. “Woody” Wood
The funeral service for John E. “Woody” Wood will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12th in River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Monday at Macken Funeral Home.
John Wood, 81, of Rochester died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home of cancer. He was born October 11, 1936 to John Earl and Ellen (Burgess) Wood in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
John graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 1954. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958. He moved to Rochester in 1958, working briefly for Waters Connelly and Rochester Dairy. On May 21, 1960, John married Dorothy Stoehr at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester. John worked for IBM for 32 years and retired in 1991.
John is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Mary Wood of Harmony, Sue (Russ) Ward of Rochester; son-in-law; Tony Condon of Rochester; grandchildren, Timothy (Becky) Condon of St. Paul, Briana Condon of Honolulu, HI, Nicole and Kaitlyn Ward of Rochester; sisters, Nora Sabel of Fond du Lac, Lorraine Higuchi of Spokane, WA; brother, Frank of Fond du Lac; brother-in-law, Harlan Stoehr of Shoreview, MN; and sisters-in-law, Lois Neighbors of Emmetsberg, IA and Therese Wood of Fond du Lac.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, David Wood; daughter, Barbara Condon; sisters, Eileen Zamzow, Alice Hoppner; brothers, Henry Wood, David Wood; brother-in-law, Marvin “Cactus” Stoehr; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Ehler.
John loved sports, especially watching his grandchildren play. He had a big garden which he shared with his friends.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Hospice or Dorothy Day House.
Condolences
The family of John E. “Woody” Wood has received the following condolences.
Dorthy, My deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. May the many memories you have of him bring you peace at this difficult time. My prayers will be said for you and your family.
from Sandy Larsen, a Bookmobile "regular" -- Our deepest sympathy to Dorothy and to all Woody's family.
I considered John. "WOODY" as one of my friends. John was a special person. Nothing fancy--just "Woody". He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace ---my friend. I will miss you. Robert E. Adams
I was always happy that "Woody" was on my IBM basket ball team
To the family, my sincere condolences for your loss. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return your dear one to you. Our Creator sent Jesus to provide "comfort to the broken hearted" and "all who mourn." (Isa. 61, 1-2) (Luke 4:17-21) May these promises from our Heavenly Father give you comfort and hope for the future. Deepest Sympathy.