John M. Arkens

John M. Arkens, age 76, longtime town of Mishicot resident, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

John was born in Marinette, WI on March 11, 1949 to Merle and Geraldine (Losch) Arkens. He was a 1967 graduate of Mishicot High School, then furthered his education at Lakeshore Technical College, and is also a United States Army Veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War. On December 2, 1972 he was united in marriage to Carol M. Bertler at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. The couple was blessed with four children and 52 years of marriage.

John was employed as a supervisor with Mirro Aluminum Company for 22 years until it's closing and later worked for Fisher-Hamilton in Two Rivers. Carol and John also operated the outdoor bar/concessions at Harpt's Lake and "Ma's Place" snack shop in Manitowoc for several years. Throughout the years, John remained very active and involved in the community. He served on the Mishicot School Board, coached baseball and softball for the Mishicot Summer Leagues, and also played many years of softball/baseball. He enjoyed many summers with his family at White Potato Lake; family games at Christmas time; and playing cards with friends and family. He will be remembered as the "Handy Man" of the family - fixing or repairing anything and always tinkering with something. John also enjoyed fishing and hunting; he was an avid Brewers and Packer fan; and a very devoted fan and supporter of his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Arkens; his four children & grandchildren: Craig (Diane) Arkens of Manitowoc, Curt (Elizabeth) Arkens of Mishicot and their children: Wyatt, Carson, and Porter; Tina (Tim) Vos of Oshkosh; Kate (Joe) Beckwith of Cedarburg and their children: Miles, Olivia, and (baby due in May). He is further survived by his pal "Minnie"; one brother & sister-in-law, Tom (Laurie) Arkens; and in-laws: Steve (Jean) Bohacek, and Paul Bertler, all of Mishicot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Jerry Arkens; infant sister, Anne; and his father & mother-in-law, Ralph and Helen Bertler.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Christian Raj, with burial at a later date. Military graveside honors will be held at the church immediately following the mass by members of VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Cross Catholic Church Wednesday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.

Online condolence messages may be shared at LambertEckert.com.

Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Arkens family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the medical staff at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, the caring staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and especially registered nurse, Hillary for the compassionate care and kindness extended to John and our entire family.