John Thompson
November 18, 1946 - December 27, 2010
John B. Thompson,64, Green Bay died on December 27, 2010 at Aurora Baycare Hospital after a five month battle with cancer. John was born on November 18, 1946 to the late Edward and Sarah Thompson. He graduated from East High School in 1964- joined the Marines and served in Vietnam. He received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and Rifle Sharp Shooter Badge. He then joined the Green Bay Police Department working with Shop-A-Cop and F.O.P. retiring after 32 years as a Lieutenant. He then worked at Oneida Bingo. John was a wonderful husband, father and a friend to everyone. He loved fishing, reading, military history, Trivial Pursuit, Civil War re-enactment, Green Bay “T.F.” League, Green Bay Packers and having a beer at the cabin by the campfire. John is survived by his loving wife Theresa, daughters Tracy Thompson, Roberta Thompson, his son Jon Thompson, grandson Luke, brothers Phil (Marcia) Thompson, David (Carlene) Thompson, Larry Thompson, a sister Katherine Moericke and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister Carol (Thompson) Saunders. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a date to be selected in May of 2011.
John B. Thompson,64, Green Bay died on December 27, 2010 at Aurora Baycare Hospital after a five month battle with cancer. John was born on November 18, 1946 to the late Edward and Sarah Thompson. He graduated from East High School in 1964-... View Obituary & Service Information