John D. Fields

November 13, 1945 - April 4, 2016

John D. Fields Age 70 of Butternut, peacefully passed away April 4, 2016 at his home on Schnur Lake. He was born on November 13, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Ambrose and Rose (Fisher) Fields. His early life and schooling were in Illinois. After graduating Niles West High School he entered the US Air Force and served in Vietnam. John was an Engineer Firefighter for the Arlington Heights Fire Department for 30 years. On November 16, 1968 he married Sandy Childs and they made their home in Mt. Prospect, IL. The couple retired to Butternut in 2000. He enjoyed musky fishing, boating, and spending time outside on the lake with family and friends. He is survived by: His wife: Sandy of Butternut (3)Daughters: Jennifer (Troy) Akey Of McHenry, IL Kelly (Ben) Minnema of Park Falls Sarah (Paul) Rose of Weston (6)Grandchildren: Ashley & Alyson, Hunter, Hailey, &Dawson, and Brandon. (4)Brothers and Sisters: Cathy (Mike) Sissung of New Mexico Bob (Cindy) Fields of Nebrask Susan (Ken) Lattanzi of Illinois Chris (Jeanine) Fields of Illinois and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Deacon: Chet Ball will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 10:00 am until the hour of service at the Church. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery with military honors under the auspice of the Park Falls American Legion Post.