Madison - John "Jack"Robert Dunn left this earth on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He valiantly battled many health issues over the years. He was a kind and generous man who truly loved to live and laugh, his family brought him his greatest joys. He was born in Madison Wisconsin on April 3rd, 1937, he would always say “I was born at night, but not last night”.

He was a lifelong Madison resident. He graduated from Edgewood high school and went on to serve in the US Army. He married the love of his life Charlene (McCabe) on October 27, 1956. They started their family in Madison in 1961 and have four children. He retired after 32 years from the US postal service delivering top secret classified documents and served under many presidents . At 40 years old he joined the 13th Evac hospital and proudly served 1 tour in Desert Storm, where he made many lifelong friends who became his extended family and later retiring from the Army National Guard in 1997.

As a man who could turn trash into treasure, he spent his retirement years hosting some of the largest and most unique garage sales in the Madison area. He had a love for unique items and loved showing them off to people who attended his sales. In retirement Jack and Char enjoyed many trips and excursions to some of their favorite gambling destinations, always getting the best deal possible. Jack is survived by his wife Charlene of 66 years; children John (Cheryl), Brady, Martin, Katie (Gerry) Frantz. Sisters Margaret, Patricia Trecker-Hefferon; 9 grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Philomene (Diederich), brother Tom (Shirley), and sister Marie.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257

John "Jack" Dunn

April 03, 1937 - February 04, 2023

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