John Henry Friday

John H. Friday, 76, Mosinee, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

John was born on June 6, 1948, in Colby, WI, the son of the late Henry and Hope (Galstad) Friday. He married Beth Harris on July 20, 1968. She survives.

John started life on the family farm in Cherokee WI. The family moved to the city of Colby, John graduated from high school there in 1966. He had a couple of short- term jobs at Packaging Corporation in Colby and Marshfield Homes. In 1970 he began an apprenticeship with Ironworkers Local Union 383 and became a Journeyman Ironworker, he worked until 2000 when he retired because of a previous back injury. He always missed that work, even until his end of life. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and playing Sheepshead.

He traveled with Beth to many places in this country, driving to Alaska 3 times in a motorhome. They spent a dozen winters wintering in a warm place, mostly in the Blythe CA desert where they met many friends. For about 20 years they fished throughout the summer on Lake Michigan chasing trout and salmon. He loved his grandchildren, Taylor and Nick, so very much and enjoyed taking them on some trips, watching some of their sporting events, and just spoiling them.

Survivors, besides his wife, Beth include: a son, Kevin Friday, Alaska; two grandchildren, Taylor and Nicholas Wilke; two brothers, Rodney Friday, Kaukauna, and Kenneth (Cindy) Friday, New London; sister in-law Nancy Friday; brother and sister in-laws: John (Margie) Harris, Doug (Joan) Harris, Ann (Charlie) Butters, Mari Yenter, Nora Stanczyk, and Joe (Denise) Harris; and many nieces and nephews, dear friends and close neighbors. He was preceded in death by a daughter Karen Friday; two brothers, Joseph and Donald Friday; sisters Diane Friday, Marlyss Walli, Geri Glaeser; and in-laws Frank and Beverly Harris.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Phyllis Smoot will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., until the time of service all at the church. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery, Dancy at a later date. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.bestefh.com. A thank you from the family to the staff at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, and Compassus home Hospice, especially Roseann and Lauren.