John I. Kumbalek, age 83, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

John was born on March 14, 1938 in Manitowoc.  He was the son of the late Norbert and Lydia Eichhorst Kumbalek.  John was a graduate of Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 1956.  He then became employed for two years with Consumer Steel followed by two years with Manitowoc Ship Building.  From 1960 to 1964 John served with the Unites States Coast Guard.  He then returned to Manitowoc and became employed with Manitowoc Engineering until 1998 when he retired.  On May 5, 1969 John married Carol Jane H. Endries at Waukegan, Illinois and then on May 28, 1969 at the Endries residence.  Carol preceded John in death on September 3, 2010.  John was the job foreman at the Pinecrest Historical Village and was a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society.  He enjoyed working with wood, doing jigsaw puzzles and downhill skiing.

He is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lois and Steve Loveless, Mishicot, Shirley Brunette, Fond du Lac, a special nephews, Andrew Wachtel, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Lydia Kumbalek, wife, Carol, two brothers, Harold and Richard Kumbalek, and one sister, Janice Reinemann.

A Life Celebration Social will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Burial of the cremated remains will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc on Monday.

Memorials in John's name would be appreciated to the Manitowoc County Historical Society.  Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.