John B. Erschen, 83, of Kieler, WI, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, July 2nd, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Kieler.  THE MASS WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED ON THE MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP - Facebook page.  Due to the COVID 19 virus, seating is limited.  Fr. Bernard Rott will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery where military rights will be accorded by members of VFW Post #6455 of Dickeyville, WI.

Family and friends are welcome to visit at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, on Wednesday, July 1st, from 3 P/M to 7 P/M, and Thursday morning from 9:30 A/M to 10:15 A/M.  A family rosary will be said at 2:30 P/M on Wednesday.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is serving the family.

John was born on February 4, 1937, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Benedict and Alice Erschen.  On August 29, 1959, he married Janet Lange, the love of his life, at Holy Ghost Church, in Dickeyville, WI.  They have shared their lives and love together for the past 61 years.

Dad/Grandpa loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, and spending time at "The Farm" with his large family.  Trips to Branson, Missouri, were a highlight as often as he could with family and friends.  His love of country music was enhanced by the beautiful music of Maggie Mae Hillard - she is even known by our family to have "cured" him with her personal concert at UW Hospital.  John and Janet created Erschen's Florists in 1978, where he continued his passion as a floral designer until his recent illness.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; four daughters, Mary Jean (Paul) Cooke, of Lodi, WI, Michelle (Nancy) Erschen, of Middleton, WI, Lori (Glen) Bahr, of Platteville, WI, and Lisa (Bradly) Gravunder, of Piqua, OH; and three sons, Dan (Bonnie) Erschen, of Pewaukee, WI, Joe (Missy) Erschen, of Cuba City, WI, and Duane (Yasmin) Erschen, of Janesville, WI; 29 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Kathy (Chuck) Hartl, Darlene (Reggie) Lawrence, and Rosie (Ronnie) Timmerman; and two brothers-in-law, Donnie Lange and Kenny (Jane) Lange; as well as cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry; sons, Dennis, Delbert, and David; grandson, Jonathan; 10 angel grand babies; and sister-in-law, Irma Lange.

Our family will always be grateful for the excellent care of Dr. John Whalen and team for the past 40+ years.  We would also like to thank the Hospice of Dubuque team for providing the best care possible for dad/grandpa over this past week.

Memorials in John's name are requested for Hospice of Dubuque and Immaculate Conception Catholic School at Kieler, WI.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com