John Bartels Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Bartels of Freedom, Wisconsin, born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Bartels to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Flora Farrell; his parents, William Bartels and Ruth Bartels (Kessler); his siblings, Ruby Bartels, Norman, Robert (Ester) and Donald Bartels (Shirley); his brother-in-law Dennis Wagner; Peter and Helen Farrell (Ver Heyen).

He is survived by: his children, Barb Killick (Marty), Sue Mullarkey (Bill), Carol Wunderlich (Bruce), Steve Bartels (Mary), Joan Mader (Randy), Mary Hildebrand (Paul), Sally Behnke (Dan) and Jim Bartels (Kelly); his brothers, Anthony (Phyllis), Pat (Patsy), Tom (Gloria), Bill (Janice), Mark (Carol), Mike and Ray Farrell (Brenda); Darlene Wagner. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren.