John Edward

Stewart

John “Jack” Stewart, age 94, passed away on November 11, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1932 in Richland Center to William and Pluma (Huffman) Stewart. He served in the Army and later attended the University of Platteville and the University of Wisconsin receiving a bachelor’s degree. Jack married Joan Adler on Aug. 26,1961 and they resided in Waunakee the past 50 years. He was employed in the trucking industry his whole career. Jack loved to play golf was a member of Lake Wi Country Club for many years and was known for being somewhat meticulous about mowing and maintaining his lawn. He was fortunate a few years ago to go on the Badger Honor Flight with his grandson Jason. He was a member of the Wanakee/Westport Lions Club acting as the President at one point and recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship.

He is survived by his wife Joan, four boys; John (Theresa), Steve (Joan Bradley), Thomas (Dena Gedko); Mark (Judy); and 9 grandchildren; Jason(Samantha), Jacob(Lauren), Michele(Caleb), Melissa (Dalton), Jesse , Jamie(Casey), Thomas(Liz), Emily and Alec and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Jim, Brother and Sisters in Law Jim & Marline Adler, Helen Adler and Barb Adler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Father/Mother-in-law Herbert and Loretta Adler, Brother Bill and wife Barb, sister Betty, sisters in Law, Brenda Stewart and Ginny Adler, Brother-in-Law Bill Adler and Grandson Mitchell.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 2929 Peaceful Valley Pkwy, Waunakee. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. A reception will follow at the Waunakee Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established by the family later date.

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Winn-Cress Funeral Service

2929 Peaceful Valley Pkwy

Waunakee, WI