John C. Wiese – 71, of Palm Coast, FL; formerly of North Reading, MA, died at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after an 11 ½ year battle with cancer.
Born in La Crosse, WI on July 31,1950 to the late Edwin B. Wiese of Wisconsin and Catherine Kaufman Wiese of New Jersey. He was a graduate of La Crosse High School in 1968; and also attended Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, VA after retiring from the military.
BU-1 John C. Wiese was a U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran of Vietnam. He served for the military from September 1968 to March 1990. He completed multiple tours and was stationed at several different locations including: RNMCB 12, NMCB 62, NAS Brunswick, CBU 415, NSO Lamaddalena, NAFAC Nantucket, NMCB 133, CTC Davisville and NTC Great Lakes. His many achievements and commendations included: National Defense Service Medal, Second Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Gallantry Cross, Second Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Actions Color, Rifle Qual Sharpshooter, Second Navy “E” Award, Second M-16 Rifle Expert, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Fifth Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
After his military career he worked as a general contractor / construction worker and loved what he did. John would always be around to lend a hand with everyone saying, “call John, he’ll know how to do it”, even if it was the “John Wiese Way” the job got done. Some of most beloved hobbies were; fishing (couldn’t stop talking about the Smith boat), hunting, riding motorcycles, camping with his RV. Cookouts where everyone was around and he could play cribbage and hang out with his “Stoli dog” always brought a smile. If softball was happening; he was in. Loved being a member and enjoying time at the VFW and K of C. When able, Texas Hold Em’ at the Amvets Saint Augustine was a must every Sunday with his pal Steve Correale. What more could anyone ever say with his loving heart, helping hand, special smile. With his family being so far away he was treated by Walter and Rita McNeil as their own. This man was one of a kind and will be especially missed by all.
Family members include his beloved wife of 42 years, Christine (McNeil) Wiese; his loving children, John Wiese, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Christopher Wiese, Danielle (Wiese) Guide and her husband Eddie Guide, all of North Reading; and his cherished grandchildren Zoey, Trinity and Alivia Wiese. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters: Ernest Wiese and his wife Kathryn of Biroqua,WI, George Wiese and his wife Pam of La Crosse,WI, the late Edwin Wiese, Kenneth Wiese and his wife Gretchen of Stoddard,WI, Brenda Short of Lehigh Acres,FL, Barbara Manninger of Stoddard,WI, and his “baby brother” Lester Wiese and his wife Lee Ann of Brule,WI; not including the many special nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday March 13th from 1-4pm. His Funeral will be from the funeral home on Monday, March 14th at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: MGH Cancer Center https://giving.massgeneral.org/where-to-give/cancer-center/ or Disabled American Veterans at dav.org
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Love you miss you dad!
Sorry for your loss… know that you and your family are in my prayers .
Hi dad, its Moe! (Your favorite daughter) Truly an honor knowing you! You were the sweetest, kindest soul I’ve met! Who is going to stick up for me now when I take a nap in the middle of the day! “DANIELLLE!!!! LEAVE HER ALONE! Let her rest!” I will miss you always and forever in my heart! Love you, Moe ❤️
RIP uncle john! ✝️ Love you..we will all miss you so much. Xoxo
My heart is broken John was the best he always treated you like family .RIP love ya
Such a great man. He will be missed, to his loved ones I’m sorry for you’re loss.
He certainly was ONE OF A KIND. The smile never left his face. Gonna miss him
John, I miss seeing your happy face every morning. Everyday you would make me laugh by either telling me some silly joke, some military story, or just you being you. You always brought a smile to my face and I will miss that. We have so many memories together and i will cherish them forever. Thank you for letting me take care of you and be part of your family. Love always, Jennifer (Jenny Jenny)
He will be sorely missed We are feeling this loss along with his family truly loved we will contact MCG ty
P.I.P My friend and fellow Seabee. It was an honor and privilege to serve with you. Most of, I cherish the memories we made in homework in Gulfport with Buck Bell. We were the 3 Amigos!! I learned a tin from John and owe my career to him.
To Chrissy and family, you don’t know how much his passing hurts my heart. I wish life wasn’t so busy and I could have spent more time with John , after I finally found him. He was one of a kind,with a deep voice and a heart of gold!! We called him Magilla Gorilla but he was more like a Big Teddy Bear. I will miss him and can’t wait to see him and Buck again. May He rest in Peace, no more pain, and in the comfort of the arms of God.
Tom Kidney (Bonz)
Christine and family so sorry about John. He was such a nice guy. May he Rest In Peace! Love, Donna and Bud
I feel that it was my honor and privilege to have served with “Wiesie”.
I was thrilled to have been able to hook up with John after 50 yrs. The biggest hearted person I’ve ever known. I thank God to have that time with him, “remembering back the old war stories”. I also was glad that I was able to tell John how much he ment to me, my friend, my Brother by Choice.
Thanks for the memories and until I join you on the next job site.
I Love Brother.❤
RIP Seabee Brother
Fair winds and following seas, Brother Seabee.
I have only met John a few times, but every time i saw him he always had a smile on his face. Danielle & family i am sorry for your loss. I bet Stoli was so happy to see him up there and vice versa. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love, Kaitlyn & family
If you looked up friend and loyalty in the Dictionary you would see John smiling face he was my good friend and fishing buddy and loyal friend and I and all his family and friends will miss him he will always have a place in our hearts rest in peace my good friend we will me again Mac and Boe
Such a great guy! Always very welcomed everyone with a big smile.
You will be missed! RIP My friend!
a man who family cAme 1ST.