Mr. John Paul Datta Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Paul Datta, age 76, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning October 6, 2016 at the Theda Clark Medical Center of Neenah. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Winona, Minnesota the son of Paul Joseph and Louise Helen (Rombowski) Datta. The entire family moved to Berlin in 1950 and John joined and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to Dec. 14, 1963 serving in the Philippine Islands on the U.S.S. Yorktown. He married Joan Nechkash on November 27, 1965 at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church of Berlin. John is a member of the All Saints Catholic Parish of Berlin. John worked for Modern Pole Builders of Ripon, Cismoski Sheet Metal Co. of Berlin, Carrie Craft Boat Co. of Berlin, Rolling Homes of Cedar Rapids, and then drove truck Diamond, Badger Federal, Transport Design, and finally PST Trucking and then retired. His hobbies and enjoyments in life, included, driving truck, fishing, watching the History Channel, and most of all his love for his wife and family. Survivors include, his beloved wife, Joan, his children, Rebecca (Randy) Retzlaff, Michael Datta, Patrick Datta, Paul Datta and Elizabeth Datta, his grandchildren, Kyle, Kristin, Kasey, David, Cayla, Sammy, Timmy, Andi, Christopher and Daclin, his great grandchildren, Alexis, Jayden, Lily, Lucas and Cora, his sister, Mary (Bernie) Orfield of Menomonee, Wis., and brother, Paul (Sue) Datta of Appleton. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews, Eric, Susie, Kim and Lori also other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his niece, Jenny Datta. John had a favorite saying and wanted it in the obituary “Thank you, Love Ya, Josie!” In Accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and everyone is invited to join his family in a celebration of his life this Saturday October 15, 2016 at the Berlin Riverside Park North Ball Diamond starting at 11:30 a.m.

Mr. John Paul Datta

April 2, 1940 - October 6, 2016