John L. Schulist, age 72 of Jackson died Monday, May 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born July 19, 1943 in Milwaukee to Leo and Pearl (nee Kasprzak) Schulist and married Joan Varcally on September 2, 1972 at St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Shorewood.
John was a member of the second graduating class of Dominican High School in White Fish Bay. Following his graduation he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. After his discharge he returned to Milwaukee and worked as a meat cutter before becoming a truck driver.
John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joan, his son Christopher (Rachel) Schulist and his brother Gene (Terri) Schulist. He is further survived by his brother-in-law Roy Varcally, his sister-in-law Joyce (Wally) Gromek and nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Pearl Schulist.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Jackson. The family will greet relatives and friends from 12 noon until the time of the service.
The Schmidt Funeral Home in Jackson is serving the family.