John William Hawley, 68, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, just shy of his 69th Birthday. Born on January 29, 1957, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph and Susan (Ray) Hawley. On November 11, 1995, he married Leann Parmentier in Kenosha, WI. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2019. John was employed as a business representative for LiUna Local No. 113 until his retirement in 2024. He enjoyed watching sports, running a Fantasy Football league, cooking, barbequing, traveling, bird watching, and gardening, especially roses. He was a huge Bucks, Brewers, and Packers fan. He was an extremely hard worker and had so many friends. John is survived by his two sons, Nathan Hawley and Wyatt Hawley both of Kenosha, WI; three sisters, Kathleen (Tracy) Cornell of NY, Karen Spencer of NY, and Jessica (Steven) Nero of MD; parents-in-law, John and Cara Parmentier; brother-in-law, John (Deborah) Parmentier; sister-in-law, Jillaine (Gilbert) Kelley; and 21 nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his sons would be appreciated.
Condolences
Jerry Marzullo
January 24, 2026
My condolences to his family and closest friends. I didn’t know him a long time, I met him in 2022. He was my first BA through the laborers local 113. In that short time he taught me to treat people with kindness and respect. He was a great guy and it hurts my heart to hear this news. He will be remembered and missed. Rest In Peace Mt. John Hawley. See you on the other side
Tom Reiherzer
January 24, 2026
John was a great co-worker and one of my very good friends. Tom Reiherzer
Mark Kessenich
January 22, 2026
Deepest Condolences to the family, close friends, and members of local 113 on the loss of very very good man. On behalf of Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee we share your grief, and on a personal note I had the opportunity to work with John over the years on recruitment and workforce development efforts. He was committed to bettering the lives of others, thoughtful and kind in a tough industry, and the type person you would want to call your friend. Rest in Peace. Mark Kessenich, AGC-GM
Elizabeth Hunt
January 20, 2026
Q: how do trains hear?A: thru their enginears!Shared for Auntie.
Elizabeth Hunt
January 20, 2026
San Francisco with Alcatraz in the background. Shared for Auntie.
JoAnn Sessody
January 16, 2026
Had so many good times at Jillanes and Gil’s. Your boys are so nice. Will miss you🙏JoAnn Sessody
Anthony Salvatore
January 15, 2026
Rest easy, John. Thanks for always being very helpful to me. Hot Pockets night will live on forever.
Q
January 15, 2026
Take care buddy. Thank you for helping me in so many ways
Meagen Bell
January 15, 2026
John was one of those rare people who made things feel okay just by being himself. Steady, thoughtful, kind - a good man through and through. I’m grateful to have known him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Rest easy, my friend.
Joe
January 14, 2026
I grew up with John in Horseheads we were neighbors on the Hill and did many adventures around the woods . He was my best man at my first wedding. REST IN PEACE my childhood friend. Joe Fife
Olatoye Baiyewu
January 14, 2026
Thanks John for your work with apprentices in the southeast region of Wisconsin. It was nice to know and work with you as a promoter of participation by all.