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Johnny F. Doxtator

Johnny F. Doxtator, 75, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, in Wausau. Johnny was born on Nov. 18, 1939, in the town of Red Springs, the son of the late Abner and Emma (Mohawk) Doxtator. Johnny proudly served in the United States Army. On March 10, 1968, Johnny was united in marriage to Virginia Swamp, and they lived in Chicago for many years before returning to Gresham in 1988. He was a member of the Keshena Assembly of God Church and Gresham American Legion Post 390. Johnny loved to play guitar, fish and work on cars. Johnny is survived by his wife, Virginia; their children, Johnny Doxtator, Roy Doxtator, Phillip (Donna) Doxtator, Laurie (Raymond) Christjohn, George (Elizabeth) Plamann, Jakki Doxtator, Clint Doxtator, Cookie Doxtator, Stephanie Doxtator and Anahlea Doxtator; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; many special friends; his sister, Olga (Lawrence) Caruso; his brother, Earl Doxtator. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy, and one sister Laura. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Michael D. Eldridge officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com