John M. Hobbs

John M. Hobbs, 92, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Artisan Memory Care, Fond du Lac.He was born, at home, on February 28, 1923, in the Town of Byron, a son of Orrie L. and Susie Fay Hobbs.John served in World War II with the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre and occupied China from April 3, 1945 to November 9, 1946.On January 28, 1947, John married Lois Stubbs at the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.He worked nine years on the family farm, as an electrician for Les Toll, and owned his own business. He worked 20 years at Giddings & Lewis, five years at Chrysler Marine in Hartford, and part-time for 16 years at Hansen Refrigeration, retiring at the age of 82. After his retirement, he enjoyed the Boda’s Breakfast Group and later the McDonald’s Coffee Group on Military Road.John was a member of Church of Peace for many years, recently becoming a member of Memorial Baptist Church. He was a member of Walleyes for Tomorrow and the N.R.A. He enjoyed turkey and goose hunting and was an avid Packers fan.He is survived by two children: Jack (Mary) Hobbs of Fond du Lac, and Linda F. Hobbs of Washburn; two grandchildren: David A. (Jennifer) Hobbs of Fond du Lac, and Susan F. Hobbs (friend, Dan Andrews) of Monticello, Wisconsin; two great-granddaughters: Tailor and Jadyn Hobbs; two brothers-in-law: Lawrence (Georgene) Stubbs of Mt. Calvary and Robert (Bertyl) Stubbs of Nevis, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Nellie Retzleff; his wife, Lois, on January 7, 2006; two sisters; three brothers; a stepbrother; and a stepsister.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Brian Hastings officiating.The visitation will be on Monday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.Burial will follow in Rienzi Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, to honor John’s military service, memorials may be directed to Wounded Warriors or the Salvation Army.Special thanks to Artisan Memory Care and Generations Hospice for their care extended to our father.

John M. Hobbs

February 28, 1923 - May 13, 2015