John Greifenkamp

John Thomas Greifenkamp, “Tom,” age 87 of Hartford, Wis., passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

Tom was born Jan. 8, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mary E. (nee Fleming) and Louis B. Greifenkamp.

He served our country as a member of the U.S. Army.

Tom was united in marriage to Arlene M. “Sisty” Kane on May 7, 1955, in Elmhurst, Ill.

He taught social studies and U.S. history for 36 years and coached multiple sports.

Tom is survived by his five sons, Mark, Tim (Karen), Rob (Mary), Dan and Jon (Nicole) Greifenkamp; 10 grandchildren, Abby Warner (Chad), Sarah, Rachel, Maggie, Emma, Riley, Jack, Charlie, Will and Gracie; siblings Laura Ann (the late Manny) Greifenkamp-Rancer, Donald (Carol) Greifenkamp, Kathy Greifenkamp, Jay (Sheila) Greifenkamp and Mary (the late David) Sparks; and in-laws Joe (Toni) Kane and Dennis (Kathleen) Kane. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Arlene; sister Polly (the late Joe) Librizzi; brother Rick Greifenkamp; and sisters-in-law Pat (the late Paul) LaFontaine and Suzy (the late Ray) Ketch.

Tom’s family will greet relatives and friends at Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., Hartford, WI 53027, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m.

An additional visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 264 W. State St., Hartford, WI 53027, from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Memorial remarks will commence at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m., with Father Britto Suresh officiating.

Private inurnment will be in St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery, Hartford, Wis.

Contributions to St. Kilian Catholic Church in Tom’s memory are appreciated.

Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed via St. Kilian Parish School’s Facebook page and may be viewed after via StKiliancong.org/Parish.

Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared at www.shimonfuneralhome.com.