John Thorn, 88, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed Thursday, September 26, 2019. John was born to Henry Thorn, and Bertha Thorn (Kepler), May 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

John graduated from Milton High in 1949. He married Diane Thorn (Steele) in 1950, and they lived together in Milwaukee. John worked at BNSF Railway until he retired in 1995.

Seaman Thorn served his country as a [occupation] in the 4 of the Navy for 7 years.

John is survived by 5 children: Connie Thorn, Steven Thorn (Nancy Thorn), Rikki Thorn, Keith Thorn (Laura Thorn), and Randy Thorn (Catherine Thorn ). He also is survived by 13 grandchildren.