John Wayne Bone

John Wayne Bone, 73, of Howards Grove, WI passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his cabin on Island Lake in Republic, MI.
John was born on December 30, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN, John was the son of the late DeWayne and Vivian Richard Bone. He attended Fort Wayne area schools and graduated from Northside High School in 1968. He went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On June 1, 1974, he was united in marriage to Sandra  Ehrenreich. On January 9, 1992, he married Sharon Horon in Sheboygan.
John worked in the brass department as a foreman for the Kohler company for 38 years before his retirement. John coached hockey and was instrumental in establishing the Blue Line Hockey Association. He was also an avid golfer and Packer Fan. He especially enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Michigan where he loved mushroom hunting, exploring the trails in the woods surrounding the cabin, and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Kevin (Sonia) Bone, FL, and Brian Bone, Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Mason and Ariana; sister, Janet (Steve) Osterholt, Roanoke, IN; nieces and nephews, Laura (Patrick) Osterholt Scheiner, Fort Wayne, IN, Kelly Lardin, and Scotty Lardin, Sheboygan, WI; stepchildren, Toby (Jody) Horon and Melissa (Eric) Waara; step-grandchildren, Cody, Ethan, Bennett, Allison, and Abby; other relatives, and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Horon, and his stepfather, Arden Watts.
Visitation for John will take place starting at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI. A memorial service will follow after visitation starting at 1:00 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with John's arrangements.