John Birdsall's Obituary
John, 54, was born on Sept. 17, 1953 in Racine and passed away peacefully into God's hands on Jan. 3, 2008.
John graduated from UW-Parkside in June 1997 with a BA degree in Business and English.
He is survived by his mother, Ferne Birdsall; brother, Richard William Birdsall III; sister, Susan L. Birdsall Ellena; brother-in-law Mark R. Ellena, nieces and nephews; Spencer Ellena, Devon Ellena, Mitchell Ellena, Brock Ellena, McKenna Ellena, godmothers, Gloria Ittner and Mary Ann Sucharda, many aunts, uncles and cousins. John was preceded in death by his father, Richard William Birdsall, Jr on Dec. 16, 1991.
Private funeral services will be held with Pastor Randal Poppe officiating. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church have been suggested.
A special thank you to Froedert Lutheran Hospital and Ruth Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave 634-3361 www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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