John Kraetsch, 62, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away February 27, 2026, at his home.
Born July 15, 1963, in Merrill, he graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1981 and worked as an insulator with Local 127. John enjoyed bass fishing, skiing, bowling, shooting pool, playing cribbage, campfires on Pelican Lake, and watching his favorite sports teams.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Kraetsch.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Kraetsch of Pelican Lake; sister, Mary (Stacey) Sweo-Knaub of Winchester, TN; brother, Robert (Kelly) Kraetsch of Pelican Lake; former brother-in-law, Rick Sweo of Rhinelander; four nieces; and many cousins.
