John C. Stodola, age 71, of Appleton, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence.

John was born on January 17, 1945 to the late Elmer Stodola and Marcella Wachal Stodola Reinke. He graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1963. John served his country in the United States Army and was proud to be a Vietnam veteran. He had worked at the Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry for 30 years and enjoyed working on the family farm. John enjoyed spending his time going for walks, sitting in the park watching nature, shopping for goodies at Jacob's Meat Market, picking up dilly bars and getting hamburgers on his trips back from Manitowoc. Many people would recognize him walking about the city proudly wearing his western cowboy hat, Cubs or Bears caps. He was very excited to see his Cubs win the World Series. John was an avid NASCAR fan, and when he was younger he enjoyed traveling to Wisconsin International Raceway and playing fast-pitch softball. He was always respectful and showed appreciation for little acts of kindness. John was a kind man and was well liked.

Survivors include John's brothers: Jim Stodola, Mishicot; and Randy (Ann) Reinke, Kewaunee; nephews: Travis and Jason Reinke; neice: Lisa Reinke; also by other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer Stodola and Marcella Stodola Reinke; stepfather: Melvin Reinke; and nephew: Tyler Reinke.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 St. Isadore The Farmer Parish in Tisch Mills with Deacon Robert Wavrunek officiating, and assisted by his wife, Pastoral Minister Christnal Wavrunek. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Burial of John's cremated remains will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

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