John W. Pospychala age 87, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at home. He was born September 23, 1927 to Martin and Louise (Platteter) Pospychala in Rhinelander. John is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his two sons, Michael (Helen) and Paul (Kaye) both of Rhinelander; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Pospychala and a sister, Dorothy LeBrun. He was preceded in death by an infant son, William; daughter Connie (Keith) Krause; grandson, Kevin Krause; a brother, Sy Pospychala and a sister, Lucille Petta. A funeral service will be Thursday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home with Deacon Ron Bosi officiating. Interment will be at Nativity of Our Lord Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. (Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home)