Kimber, John T.


Found peace on July 21st at the age of 98. Loving husband for 67 years of the late, Madaline A. Kimber (nee: Lewis). Loving father of Kendall (the late Terry) Kimber, Keith (Kathy) Kimber, Colleen (Peter) Nikolich, and Collette (Mary Martin) Kimber. Proud grandfather of Jeff, Jon(Kris) Jarod(Amy), Jesse(Heidi) Jackie Guenette(Jason), Kerstin Nikolich(Jason), Ryan Nikolich(Michaleen) great-grandfather of thirteen, and great-great grandfather of four. John is further survived by nieces and nephews, many adoring pets and grand-pets, and a variety of railroad "cronies". John was a switchman, brakeman and yard conductor for The Milwaukee Road for 34 years. He loved the job and the wonderful friends he made there. He maintained two jobs for most of his adult life, working as a tool and die maker, milkman, new construction clean up crew, beauty supply delivery man for Forest Laboratories, car dealership driver, and even owned a business called The Bargain Barn in South Milwaukee for several years in the 1960's. A veteran of WWII, John served four years in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942-1946. He was a radio operator on flights to and from Europe and in the North African theater. There will be an empty table at the many gun shows that John loved to attend. He will be deeply missed by his loving family who all feel very fortunate to have had this kind man in their lives. We will miss his dirty laugh (mom's words), his beautiful blue eyes, and most of all, his generosity of spirit. He was a rare and special man, and he was loved. The family wishes to thank the staff at Brenwood Park and Season's Hospice for their kind and loving care of John.


In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice or the Wisconsin Humane Society are appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at Hartson Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 30th with a memorial gathering from 11 AM until the time of the service at 11:30 AM.