John "Jack" Ebert

John “Jack” F. Ebert , 89 of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  John was born on May 14, 1932 in Algoma WI.  The son of the now late Herbert and Lillian (Krueger) Ebert.  As a child, John’s father worked for Bloomer Construction building interstate highways, and they moved many times until settling in Green Bay WI in 1948.  He was a graduate of Green Bay East High School, where he met Marilyn Kellerman, both graduating in 1950.  John & Marilyn were high school sweethearts.  John served our country in the US Navy during the Korean War, and was stationed aboard the USS Boxer as a Mine Man out of San Francisco Bay until his honorable discharge in 1955.  John was able to take part in the Old Glory Honor Flight #35 as a Korean War Veteran, and enjoyed the memorable trip with other Veterans.  On April 16 1955 John married the former Marilyn Kellerman at Grace Lutheran Church.  They were married 66 years, and together for over 73 years.  John was employed at Armour Foods as a salesman for a few years, before taking a risk and co-founded NEW Office Supply with his brother-in-law Paul Kriedeman Sr.  John was an avid Packer fan, holding season tickets since Lambeau Field was built in 1957. 
He was very active in church, community and local charitable organizations.  John was a founding member of Martha’s Coffee Club, holding the role of treasurer since 1962.  John was on the Board of Directors at Fort Howard Cemetery, and was a past president of Faith Lutheran Church.  John worked hard his whole life and greatly enjoyed being retired, as it afforded him the chance to spend time with his family that he adored.  He always enjoyed his time at the cottage in Sturgeon Bay, so much that he & Marilyn decided to build a new Home there, where their whole family loved visiting. 
John is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his children Linda (Kevin) Just and Mark (Kathy) Ebert.  Their precious grandchildren Lindsay (Dakota) Perock, Jack Just, Emily (Matt) McNulty and Erica Ebert.  John is further survived by his sisters: Marge Grogg, Marilyn Begotka, Lois Ebert, a brother L. Paul (Pam) Ebert, sisters-in-law: Helen Ebert and Jane Kellerman.  John’s nephews and business partners Paul Kriedeman Jr. & family, and Tom Kriedeman & family.  Many special nieces & nephews, friends & neighbors.
John was preceded in death by his parents Herb & Lillian Ebert, parents-in-law Frank & Margaret Kellerman, brother Larry Ebert, brothers-in-law Dick Grogg and DuWayne Begotka, brother & sister in-laws Paul & Marge Kriedeman, and brother-in-law Bob Kellerman.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday August 11, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:45am at Faith Lutheran Church, 2335 South Webster Ave.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00am at the church, with Pastor Joshua Errer officiating.  Military Honors will follow the service.  Private entombment will be at Fort Howard Chapel Mausoleum.  In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established for Faith Lutheran Church.
The family would like to thank our friends & neighbors for their support and friendship over the many years enjoyed at the cottage.  Tom Wilda, Chris & Amy Konop, Jim & Katie Matte, Jack & Gail Haag.  They would like to further thank the first responders who valiantly fought for John and never gave up.  Also a special thanks to the doctors & nursing staff of Door County Medical Center for all of the care and compassion.  Your kindness will never be forgotten.