John William Pingel

John W. Pingel, age 84 of Bowler, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Birch Hill Health Services, Shawano.

John William Pingel was born May 28, 1940 in the Town of Morris, Shawano County, son to the late Roy F. & Marie E. (Olson) Pingel. He attended Bowler Schools and joined the workforce soon after. He moved to the Milwaukee area and later to Indiana where he worked for the Ford Motor Co. as a foreman for eight years. He returned to the area and farmed in the Town of Almon from 1973-1986. John later worked for Ort Logging for nine years; and finally drove a log truck for Kemps Trucking until his retirement in 2011. John enjoyed following NASCAR and his hero Dale Earnhardt. He also enjoyed catching the races at Shawano Speedway for many years. 

He is survived by his:
Daughters: Julie Pingel & Jennifer Bierman
Sons: John Pingel Jr. & Randy (Kiley) Pingel
Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
Sister: Carol Hull
Brother: Roy (Karen) Pingel Jr.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Ricky, Joe, & William Pingel; a daughter in infancy, Rebecca; grandson, Aaron Pingel; & his brothers, Robert, Richard, & James Pingel.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Tigerton, with the Rev. Clifford Kessen officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Bowler following the service. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 9 AM until the time of service.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.