John was born January 16th, 1945, in Portage WI. He was the youngest child born to Bernard Sr. & Agatha (Larson) Bonnett. John attended schools at Davis Corners Grade School and Adams Friendship High School.
When John’s formal education was completed, John stayed home to farm with his dad, Bernard and Grandpa, Abe Bonnett. He continued farming until his late 60’s and lived his entire life on the original family farm located in the Town of Jackson, Adams County.
John was involved in Peppy Pals 4-H club for many years. He also helped his Granddad, Abe, show cattle at the local County fairs and many other County Fairs in the surrounding area.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Sr. & Agatha Bonnett. His sister, Anna (Edwin) Wampler and older brother, Bernard Bonnett Jr. (Norma) Bonnett. A nephew, Preston Wampler and Great nephew, James Wampler.
John is survived by his brother, Robert (Bob) (Eleanor) Bonnett; nephews: Cory Bonnett, Aaron (Tania) Bonnett, Phillip Wampler, Perry & Debra Wampler, Peter & Linda Wampler, Paul Wampler, Penn Wampler, Patricia & Jon Thome; and Pamela Cook. John is further survived by several great nieces and nephews, many cousins, and friends.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9th at the Davis Corners Cemetery. Pastor Marci Nichols will officiate.
I went to grade school with Johnny and always admired his attitude and spirit. He was a special person.
To all of John’s family Thinking of you with caring prayers in your loss.
Our deepest condolences to the Bonnet family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sincerest sympathy to you all. Remember the good times.
sorry to hear of John’s passing. I still remember the time John was taking Agatha to Gmarsh church and got stuck in the snow drifts by Keareazes. I came along and got Bill to pull them out, we went way around and came into to church a half hour late all covered with snow.
Sorry for your loss. It’s been a long time since seeing him but I remember our much younger days at family gatherings.
Sorry for your loss.
My sympathy to all the family.
Bob, Eleanor and family, please accept my sincere condolences for your family’s loss. Sending my prayers, love and sympathy to you all in this difficult time.
Our condolences to John’s family. He was a very good man. May he rest well in his heavenly home.
My deepest sympathy, my prayers are with all of you!!!
Sorry to hear that John has passed. Our blessings & sympathy to out to his family.
We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You have our deepest condolences for your loss.
Bob, Eleanor and family,
Please accept Allan’s and my deepest sympathy for the loss of John. I know how close you were and hope that your memories will sustain you in your time of need. Blessings and prayers.
Our Sympathy to all Of John’s family . John was a Amazing strong man ! He was Happy going and a smile on his face & a Good Friend. God Give comfort at this hard time to You all.
Hugs and prayers for the Bonnett family. May you hold the memories close to your heart ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
So sorry for your loss
I will miss uncle John. I was so proud of everything that he over came.
Bob, Eleanor and family, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a kind, friendly fellow. We hope good memories help you through difficult days ahead.
So sorry on your loss
My sincere condolences. We will miss seeing John at Rosebrooke..😢 Such a sweet, pleasant man!