John “Jack” W. Nystrom

1940-2020

John “Jack” W. Nystrom, age 80, of Rib Lake, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at his home under the care of his family and Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. In accordance with the family’s wishes, no formal services

will be held. old cars, NASCAR, cheering on the Wisconsin sports teams, and deer hunting. His highlight of the year was spending deer season at his cabin with relatives and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Nystrom, Rib Lake; his son-in-law, Peter Laux, Appleton; three brothers, James (Janet) Nystrom, Appleton, Donald (Ann) Nystrom, Canton, and Gary Nystrom, Eugene, Ore.; sister, Lynn (Dave) Ritchie, Appleton; brotherin- Law, John (Donna) Kettleson, Fremont; sister-inlaw, Neltia Kettleson, Appleton; and his granddaughter, Danielle Laux, Appleton. Jack is further survived by many nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle; and his beloved daughter, Natalie Laux.

The family would like to thank Jack’s caregivers, Paul and Tracy, and the hospice team at Hope Hospice for their care and concern during this time.

Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. View Jack’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral. com.

Jack was born in Spirit to the late John and Myrtle (Tobin) Nystrom on Jan. 20, 1940. He was later married to Ramona Kettleson on Aug. 29, 1959, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Rectory in Rib Lake.

Jack moved to the Appleton area in 1943. He was a semi-truck driver working for such firms as A.E. Schultz Corp., Rich Products, and Kimberly Clark for a brief time. He owned and operated a truck leasing it out to Phoenix Trucking. Jack’s hobbies included

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