John D.
Poorman
Visitation: Held on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at CALVARY CHAPEL (9410 Durand Ave, Hwy 11) from 10am until Noon.
Celebration of Life: Held on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at CALVARY CHAPEL (9410 Durand Ave, Hwy 11) at Noon.
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Of the Village of Raymond, made the journey to his eternal home on the morning of Sunday, June 27 following a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). His last moments in this life were spent watching Sunday church service surrounded by his wife and children. John was born on December 15, 1942 in Robinson, IL to the late John A. and Marjorie (nee Jackson) Poorman.
First and foremost, John served our Lord and Savior, and dedicated his life to serving others the way Christ would. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief during the Vietnam War. John spent his career at SC Johnson/Sealed-Air, retiring after thirty plus years as a manufacturing manager. He and his wife owned and operated Revival Antiques in Sturtevant, WI and later Revival Antique Estate Sales. John married the love of his life, Chris (nee Klacan) Poorman in 1994. He raised his family in Raymond, WI and was a caring stepfather to his three children and a loving grandfather to his five grandchildren.
John loved to garden and farm and will be remembered by his grandchildren for all the rides on Grandpa’s tractors. He also loved to scrap and would find value in every discarded item. John’s heart and mission was to serve people, and he spent his retirement visiting shut-ins, leading Bible studies, and volunteering with the Union Grove Area Foodbank and Amazing Grays.
John is survived by his wife Chris; step-children Nicole (Jason) O’Brien, Dale (Chanel) Kropidlowski, and Kayla Kropidlowski; grandchildren Adelyn, Landon, Damien, Carson and Mason, sister Donna Bedard, brother Ed (Pat) Poorman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister Marianne Level, brothers-in-law Al Bedard and Dave Madsen, and father-in-law Raymond Klacan.
John was diagnosed with ALS and Parkinson’s in February of 2020 after 14 months of diagnostic testing. His brain will be donated to the ALS Brain Bank for research in hopes of one day finding a cure for this awful disease. The family would like to thank the ALS Clinic Team at the Milwaukee VA, Aurora Hospice, PeopleCare, and the WI Veterans Home Boland Hall 2nd Floor West Wing for all of the care and compassion they showed John. The family is asking memorials be made to IAMALS (www.iamals.org) and Soles for Jesus (www.solesforjesus.org).
Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at CALVARY CHAPEL (9410 Durand Ave, Hwy 11) at 10am followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12pm. A private family burial at NCLC Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. John was the best boss Bobby ever had. A fair and loving man. Did not know anyone that did not smile when John was around them. We will pray for all of you as you go through this next chapter of your lives..
We first met John while attending the same church 10 years ago. He immediately struck us as “a nice guy” who always seemed very happy and outgoing. We got to know John on a more personal level during our three years of attending a weekly small group bible study with him. John always provided insightful comments during our discussions of the bible and Jesus’ teachings. However, what we came to learn about John was how he lived his life everyday for Christ. John really took to heart the command to “go out and make disciples of all people”. There were many examples of how he would spread the good news of Jesus Christ through his daily interactions with people, including many strangers. Unlike most people, John had no inhibitions about talking to friends and even strangers about Jesus Christ. Many times he was rebuked in his evangelism attempt, but he was never discouraged and his motto was ‘maybe something I said will be a seed that will grow into something later”. John was a rare and very unique individual who will be greatly missed.
We first met John when we were looking for a home for our church, Calvary Chapel of Racine, John showed us a church he owned, the original Saint Sabastian’s Catholic Church in Sturtevant. Though many businesses wanted to rent the building, none wanted to use it as a church. John said that the building is only to be used “to do the Lord’s work”. We renovated the building and moved in one moth later, and it has been doing the Lord’s work ever since. My wife and I were led by the Lord to another ministry, yet our friendship with John was constantly being rekindled. We loved John very much, and not just because he was the nicest man we ever met, but because of his love for Jesus Christ. John’s life modeled 1 Peter 3:15 (NASB), which reads, “but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;”. John was not ashamed of Jesus Christ, or of the gospel. We are so thankful for the example you left us of what a true Christian is, and how one is supposed to live.
Condolences to the family! Worked for John at the Wax, a very good guy! Always willing to help.. Very professional and well liked man! RIP John
Our deepest condolences go out to you Chris and family. John was a very special man and will be another Angel in heaven. He will be greatly missed.
John was a man of integrity and professionalism. I remember a kind, friendly person, who everyone respected. He was so fortunate for the loving wife and family.
We were blessed to have John as a friend and co-worker. John always had a friendly smile and kind words to share and we always looked forward to seeing him. Our deepest sympathies to you, Chris and your family.
Chris, I am so sorry to hear about John. Thinking of you and sending warm hugs and peace to you and your family.