John Nozar, died on April 24, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center, Bemidji, Minnesota.
John was born October 5, 1937, to James and Betty Nozar, in Chicago, Illinois; and the family moved to a farm near Thorp, Wisconsin; later moving to a farm outside of Christie, Wisconsin. John graduated from Neillsville High School in 1955.
After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served his country for the next 30 years. During that time he was a drill instructor and later worked in embassy duty enabling him to visit many countries around the world. He achieved the rank of Sergeant Major. After retirement from the Marine Corps, he lived in Yuma, Arizona, for many years, and then moved to Minnesota in 2020.
He is survived by his son, John, Jr. (Jenny), grandson, John Jr. III (Nicole); 2 great grandchildren (Quinn and Jackson), sister, Carol (Al) Baker, Spencer, Wisconsin. Sister-in-law, Mary Ann Nozar of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind, a Special friend, Betsy Kozlowski, of Bemidji, Minnesota.
He will be laid to rest, at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
