John F. Omen

January 4, 1932 - April 3, 2018

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Tuesday 4/10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Tuesday 4/10, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

John F. Omen, 86, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 03, 2018. John was born the son of Frank and Frances (Quigley) Omen on January 4, 1932 in Randolph, WI. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, where he met and fell in love with Marian Livingston. They married on March 11, 1953, just before John left for Korea with the U.S. Army. Upon his return to the States, John and Marian lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado for a time before returning to Wisconsin to raise their family. John’s greatest passions were love for his family and a deep sense of the importance of public service. He began working for the Beaver Dam Police Department in the late 1950’s, starting out walking the beat and driving patrol as a uniformed officer, connecting with the youth of Beaver Dam as school liaison officer and then worked many years as a detective. John left the police force to serve Beaver Dam as their Mayor and as an alderman he chaired the finance committee. He proudly served the people of Dodge County as Coroner for decades and worked for Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam until his retirement. John was active in several clubs and service groups: He was a member of the AMVETS Post 33, American Legion Post 146, the Forty & Eight, and VFW Post 1163, serving in several statewide positions. He was a member of the Beaver Dam Optimists Club, served on the Board of New Beginnings Homeless Shelter well into his retirement, and was active in organizing and coaching St. Patrick’s Boys Basketball, Beaver Dam Youth Baseball, and American Legion Baseball. John and Marian loved hosting post game parties, and many fond memories were made eating pizza burgers and discussing game highlights. As he grew older, John loved sitting on his porch, waving at everyone who drove on North Center Street and talking with family and friends who visited. John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian of Beaver Dam; his children: Jeff (special friend, Roxann Johnson) Omen of Beaver Dam, Scott (Vicki) Omen of Roswell, GA, Chris (Denise) Omen of Walnut Creek, CA, and Mindy (Mark) Russell of Beaver Dam; his sister-in-law, Arlys Omen of Randolph; his sister-in-law Phyllis (Chuck) Gove of Randolph; all of his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, other beloved relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Franklin and Leonard “Mick” Omen; and his daughter-in-law, Debra Omen. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Michael Erwin will officiate. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam with military honors to be conducted by the Beaver Dam American Legion Post 146. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Badger Honor Flight. John’s family would like to thank the wonderful people at the Veterans Administration, Home Instead and Agrace Hospice for their care and support.

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Tuesday 4/10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Dear Marion and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of John and Mick at all the family gatherings. They were always favorites of the Dimmick side of the family. May your memories help you through. Mary Shipler(from the Neil Dimmick family)

My thoughts and prayers to the Omen family. Hope that all the great memories that you shared will help you through this tough time.The lord always takes the good ones first and john was one of the good ones. Peace to you all. Hope that with time and knowing he is watching over you from a better place helps you all.

Our family will cherish the memories we shared being your friends and neighbors.John was so friendly and generous and fun to be around ,and our memories of him and your family will always be a part of our whole family! It is a pleasure to be a part of his life! Our family remembers you and family in our prayers.

My condolences to the Omen family with the passing of John. Such a friendly and caring man. I played high school baseball with Scott, which let me get to know John as a man who cared for baseball, and cared for people. Keep the good memories.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. John will be a great loss. He was loved and cherished by so many. You have our deepest sympathy, Russ and Cindy Schrab

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Beaver Dam lost a patriot and he'll be greatly missed. Condolences to his wonderful family.
Most sincerely, F.R. Henschel, Fort Pierce, FL.

To the Omen family, John was a very important person in my life growing up and family members. John will deeply be missed, most and memorable was the times of Legion baseball and the aftermath get togethers with Food and beverages (lol). Dearly missed.

The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, John Omen. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2017.

Our sympathies go out to the Omen family. Thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Jake and Vickie Merrill

Dear Marian, Jeff, Scott, Chris, and Mindy, Please accept my condolences on John's death. My memories of him and all of you are many and fond. My family and yours shared lots of laughs as across-the-street neighbors. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

My sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. I grew up with the story that my grandmother's sister, Nettie Mallon, was the midwife of my mother's birth on Dec. 23rd. After Aunt Net cared for the both of them she left and went to deliver John and Mick on Jan. 4th. I also had the pleasure of working with John at Wayland Academy. To a man who had accomplished so much and who always had a smile....you will be missed.

Scott and Family, My heartfelt sympathies. What a great and generous man your father was. Many fond memories of being with him coaching our St. Patrick's basketball team. Taking us to our first Milwaukee Buck's Basketball game. Getting together at your house. Good times. May remembering all the great things about him comfort you during your time of loss.

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Omen Family, please know John is in a better place, and also know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm sorry for your loss. John will sure be remembered.

The gates of heaven have once again opened and welcomed home a wonderful man. John and our Dad were friends for more years than I can recall. I remember how very thoughtful John was when he came to honor our father at his funeral. As a child growing up in Beaver Dam John was one of the first police officers we were introduced to. John served the Beaver Dam community and the families who lived there in many capacities but the most memorable for myself and my family was his true and compassionate friendship for my Dad. The picture that comes to mind is of John pushing my Dad in his wheelchair at a police picnic at the park on the north side of town. The two friends shared many memories that day as they reminisced together for the last time. As I spoke today with some of my siblings we shared in a true sense of sadness for John's family, for the community he loved and called home and for the police force which he served with such professionalism. Beaver Dam and Dodge County has lost one of its finest. Our deepest sympathy to John's family.

Shane, Jeff... I'm so completely sorry for your loss. Words can't express the grief of losing someone close to you. Know he is no longer in pain and is in peace.

So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing him on the porch when driving by

Scott,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your father. I'll never forget the great times we had at your house after the American Legion baseball games, thanks to the generosity of your parents. John was a great guy and will be missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.