SYRACUSE — John Allen Losee, 66, Darlington, Wis., formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at his home in Darlington.
He was born March 12, 1951, in Warsaw, to James R. and Pauline O. Ringler Losee.
He graduated in 1969 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse, and lived most of his life in the Syracuse area before moving to Darlington 2007. He worked in local trailer factories during his early years and was a bartender for his brother at Louie’s Bar & Grill, Syracuse, for many years.
He formerly attended the Church of the Brethren, Syracuse. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid mushroom hunter. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially football and baseball.
John was a social butterfly and could be found striking up a conversation with just about anyone at any of the local establishments. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Mitch (Tamara) Losee, Warsaw, and Eric (Julie) Losee, Merrill, Wis.; six grandchildren: Kayla, Heather, Ryan, Josh, Hannah and Olivia; and three sisters: Rosemary “Peg” (Jerry) Method, Milford; Sharon Kaufman, Milford; and Janice “Jan” (George) Bowler, Milford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Miriam Benson; and a brother, Richard Losee.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor Dennis Judy officiating.
Burial will be in the Solomon Creek Cemetery at a later date.
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Preferred memorials to the John Losee Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington, St. Syracuse, IN 46567.
To send condolences to the family in John Losee’s memory, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
