Obituary for John F. Hall
The world has lost an exceptional human being -- gifted in service and devoted towards motivating others. John's fingerprints will never again touch this world, but he left behind many people who are better off for having been touched by his personal example.
As a teenager, John volunteered at a local community pool during the summer months. Despite the fact that he was a good swimmer, they required him to learn CPR. Then as an adult, he had an opportunity to use his CPR skills in saving the life of an elderly man who collapsed in a store.
While working at a service station after school, John learned about vehicle engines. His interest in auto mechanics led him to join a youth-group called The Road Gents. It provided a number of services in helping individuals who were stuck at the side of a road. John helped in changing tires and handled minor engine problems – mostly for stranded women, but always free of charge. Often when others were out enjoying a holiday with friends, John volunteered to drive around searching for individuals in need of roadside assistance. He also helped-out with automobile accidents while waiting for the police to arrive.
In high school, John discovered a fondness for mechanical engineering. After graduation, he enrolled in several college engineering courses. However, after getting married early in life he put college on hold in order to raise a family of three boys. Yet his passion for engineering called him back to college in order to complete his degree in mechanical engineering. Later in life, John started his own engineering business. He worked with General Electric in designing components for some of the larger pieces of equipment used in hospitals. Then he offered consulting services to those who manufactured the parts, while making sure they functioned properly.
John's knowledge of engineering was so exceptional that he joined the local Society of Mechanical Engineers in order to share his skills with others. He soon became the president of the local chapter of engineers in the Milwaukee area. It gave him opportunities to inspire young engineers in their journey towards a full-time career.
After retirement, John moved to central Wisconsin where he built his own home in the woods of a little town called Bear Bluff. Then with the help of his leadership skills, John was voted into the position of town chairman. Retirement also gave him time to pursue other passions. John had been a hunter since childhood when living in a poor family that needed meat for their dinner table. Therefore, since moving into a wooded area, it gave him an opportunity to go deer hunting as often as possible. John also enjoyed shooting pool; therefore, he joined a local group and soon became the team caption, and then went on to become president of the entire league.
Later in life, John became physically and mentally challenged after a series of strokes. Despite has handicap, he became an inspiration to others by walking two miles in a marathon, which raised money for the local volunteer fire fighters. After his third marathon, John was given an award for his remarkable accomplishments. Yet his goal had nothing to do with public recognition. John's ultimate purpose was to prove that a crippled body does not have to result in a crippled existence. John also spent five years as part of a Stroke Support Group designed to help stroke survivors prepare for their 'New Normal'. With his motivating skills, John taught them to never allow a handicap to stand in the way of achieving everything that may have seemed impossible.
John was a leader who inspired people to look beyond their limitations and accomplish anything they set their minds on doing. He was generous in his love, committed in his passions, and gave others a powerful example of how to enjoy life with fun, laughter, and a positive attitude.
As a teenager, John volunteered at a local community pool during the summer months. Despite the fact that he was a good swimmer, they required him to learn CPR. Then as an adult, he had an opportunity to use his CPR skills in saving the life of an elderly man who collapsed in a store.
While working at a service station after school, John learned about vehicle engines. His interest in auto mechanics led him to join a youth-group called The Road Gents. It provided a number of services in helping individuals who were stuck at the side of a road. John helped in changing tires and handled minor engine problems – mostly for stranded women, but always free of charge. Often when others were out enjoying a holiday with friends, John volunteered to drive around searching for individuals in need of roadside assistance. He also helped-out with automobile accidents while waiting for the police to arrive.
In high school, John discovered a fondness for mechanical engineering. After graduation, he enrolled in several college engineering courses. However, after getting married early in life he put college on hold in order to raise a family of three boys. Yet his passion for engineering called him back to college in order to complete his degree in mechanical engineering. Later in life, John started his own engineering business. He worked with General Electric in designing components for some of the larger pieces of equipment used in hospitals. Then he offered consulting services to those who manufactured the parts, while making sure they functioned properly.
John's knowledge of engineering was so exceptional that he joined the local Society of Mechanical Engineers in order to share his skills with others. He soon became the president of the local chapter of engineers in the Milwaukee area. It gave him opportunities to inspire young engineers in their journey towards a full-time career.
After retirement, John moved to central Wisconsin where he built his own home in the woods of a little town called Bear Bluff. Then with the help of his leadership skills, John was voted into the position of town chairman. Retirement also gave him time to pursue other passions. John had been a hunter since childhood when living in a poor family that needed meat for their dinner table. Therefore, since moving into a wooded area, it gave him an opportunity to go deer hunting as often as possible. John also enjoyed shooting pool; therefore, he joined a local group and soon became the team caption, and then went on to become president of the entire league.
Later in life, John became physically and mentally challenged after a series of strokes. Despite has handicap, he became an inspiration to others by walking two miles in a marathon, which raised money for the local volunteer fire fighters. After his third marathon, John was given an award for his remarkable accomplishments. Yet his goal had nothing to do with public recognition. John's ultimate purpose was to prove that a crippled body does not have to result in a crippled existence. John also spent five years as part of a Stroke Support Group designed to help stroke survivors prepare for their 'New Normal'. With his motivating skills, John taught them to never allow a handicap to stand in the way of achieving everything that may have seemed impossible.
John was a leader who inspired people to look beyond their limitations and accomplish anything they set their minds on doing. He was generous in his love, committed in his passions, and gave others a powerful example of how to enjoy life with fun, laughter, and a positive attitude.