John Kartheiser
June 29, 1933 – February 6, 2024
John Kartheiser, 90, of Sun City Center, FL, born June 29, 1933, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
He was preceded in death by parents, John and Julia Kartheiser (nee Thill), and daughter-in-law, Lori Kartheiser.
John grew up on the Kartheiser family farm in Lake Church, Wis.
He graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1951. John was an accomplished athlete, playing football, baseball, basketball and running track. He won the Wisconsin State High Jump Championship in 1951.
From May 1953 to May 1955, John served in the Army during the Korean War.
While living in Port Washington, John built his house with his brother while working as a control operator at Wisconsin Electric’s Port Washington power plant.
After retiring from the power plant in 1995, John moved to Sun City Center, FL, in 2000.
John loved playing golf with his many friends and family, playing sheepshead and watching his kids and grandkids play all sports.
He was an altar boy and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters for more than 75 years.
He loved talking about growing up in a small farming community and his many sporting talents in high school, as well as discussing his kids’ achievements in sports. He never missed attending a game for his kids and grandkids. John was a great role model for his family, always offering to help with whatever was needed.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey; sons Scott and Jeffrey (Josephine); and daughter, Lisa Lipnicky (Dennis). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Claire, Julia, Joshua and Philip.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 26, at Prince of Peace Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL, with a visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a service at 11:30 and a reception to follow at Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Sun City Center, FL, or Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort Inc. (C.A.R.E.), Ruskin, FL.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Sun City Center Funeral Home.
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He was preceded in death by parents, John and Julia Kartheiser (nee Thill), and daughter-in-law, Lori Kartheiser.
John grew up on the Kartheiser family farm in Lake Church, Wis.
He graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1951. John was an accomplished athlete, playing football, baseball, basketball and running track. He won the Wisconsin State High Jump Championship in 1951.
From May 1953 to May 1955, John served in the Army during the Korean War.
While living in Port Washington, John built his house with his brother while working as a control operator at Wisconsin Electric’s Port Washington power plant.
After retiring from the power plant in 1995, John moved to Sun City Center, FL, in 2000.
John loved playing golf with his many friends and family, playing sheepshead and watching his kids and grandkids play all sports.
He was an altar boy and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters for more than 75 years.
He loved talking about growing up in a small farming community and his many sporting talents in high school, as well as discussing his kids’ achievements in sports. He never missed attending a game for his kids and grandkids. John was a great role model for his family, always offering to help with whatever was needed.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey; sons Scott and Jeffrey (Josephine); and daughter, Lisa Lipnicky (Dennis). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Claire, Julia, Joshua and Philip.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 26, at Prince of Peace Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL, with a visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a service at 11:30 and a reception to follow at Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Sun City Center, FL, or Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort Inc. (C.A.R.E.), Ruskin, FL.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Sun City Center Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Kartheiser, please visit the Tribute Store at