John Niesen

Cross Plains
John H. Niesen, age 65 of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. John was born on December 15, 1950 in Springfield Corners, Wisconsin to John and Beulah (Voelkel) Niesen.

John lived in Springfield Corners all of his life. He worked for 46 years at Spring Industries in Middleton, Wisconsin and retired in January of 2016. He also worked for many years at Mike's Mobil (Roger's Mobil) in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. John was a hard worker and loved to stay busy. He enjoyed giving rides to his grandchildren on his Kubota tractors, snowmobiling, and working in his shop. John loved to tell jokes and make others laugh. He liked to take drives and enjoy the scenery with his wife. John always had a big smile and a very generous heart. John was married to the love of his life, Linda (Bindl) Niesen in Plain, Wisconsin on May 17, 1975. They raised a family of three children who he was very proud of.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Niesen; three children: Tara ( Joe) Uminski and grandsons Kaden, Landen and Jase of Reedsburg;
son Travis ( Trisha) Niesen and granddaughter Troya of Cross Plains ; and son Troy ( Elissa) Niesen and granddaughter Evelyn with a grandchild due in December of Prior Lake, Minnesota. John is also survived by his sisters Karen Smyth, Joan Straus, Joyce (Ron) Brown, and sister in law Betty Niesen, as well as many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Beulah Niesen; brothers Duane and Gene Niesen, and brother in law Jack Straus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at ST. MARTIN CATHOLIC CHURCH (Martinsville), 5959 St. Martin Circle, Cross Plains, WI with Father Tait Schroeder presiding and Father Francis Schmidt as concelebrant. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass.

We would like to say a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the UW- Hospital who had such compassion and took wonderful care of John. We would also like to thank Dr. Niti Aggarwal and Dr. Amy Grelle for their care and concern through this difficult time.

What we would give if we could say, "Hello Dad! "or Hello Grandpa!" in the same old way.
To hear your voice, see you smile, to sit with you and chat awhile.
So you who have a father or grandfather, cherish him with care
For you'll never know the heartache, till you see his vacant chair.
In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a memory, no one can ever fill.
It breaks our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Winn- Cress Funeral Home
5875 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI 53597
608-849-4513