Obit: Sayre, John J. Sr. #2 (1966 - 2016)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sayre, Gilfilla, Bonick

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 4/06/2016

Sayre, John Joseph, Sr. (29 May 1966 - 29 March 2016)

John J. Sayre, Sr., age 49, of Thorp, WI formerly of Medford, WI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held April 15, 2016, at the Thirsty Moose in Medford, WI at 5:00 p.m.

John Joseph Sayre was born on May 29, 1966, in Chicago, IL to William and Nancy (Gilfilla) Sayre. He was raised and received his education in Chicago, IL and Alabama. After completing his education, John worked as a handyman doing remodeling work in Chicago. He later moved to Bruce, WI and Sheldon, WI, before settling in Medford. In 2014, he moved to Thorp where he resided until the time of this death.

He enjoyed riding motorcycle, spending time with is grandchildren, and having family grill outs.

He is survived by four children: Richard (Ashlee) Sayre of Marshfield, John Sayre, Jr., of Merrill, Joshua Sayre of Medford, Vanessa (Ted) Bonick of Thorp; eight grandchildren: Gabrielle, Bridget, Deven, Lexi, Andre, Drake, Vanessa and Chloe; two sister; four brothers; several nieces , nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.