John N. Marx Jr.

John Norman Marx Jr., age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born to the late John and Pauline Marx on January 7, 1949.

John was a graduate of Appleton West High School Class of 1967. On July 23, 1971, he married the love of his life, Linda Kuba, at St. Edwards Church in Mackville. Their marriage was blessed with two children. John was employed at Svedala where he worked as a machinist for 35 years before retiring. He then went into the woodworking business with his son, Nicholas, helping to establish their business, After the Tree. John was also a member of the Appleton Historical Society. He was an avid collector and historian who loved to collect a variety of Appleton historic memorabilia including coins and postcards among other items. John was also a Corvette enthusiast. Family was everything to John and he loved spending his days with his children and grandchildren. He also had a love for dogs and cared for many throughout his life, most recently being his beloved dogs: Max, Molly, and Lucy.

John is survived by his loving wife, Linda Marx; children: Jennifer (Erik) Saucerman and Nicholas (Kristie) Marx; grandchildren: Allison and Dylan Saucerman and Riley and Austin Marx; siblings: Ann Plyler, James (Cheryl) Marx, and David (Laura) Marx; sisters and brothers-in-law: Diane Kiesow, Daniel (Iris) Kuba, and Caroline (Todd) Oestreich. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws: Wenzel and Margaret Kuba; brothers-in-law: Donald Plyler and Bruce Peterson; and a niece, Diane Kinley. He was further preceded in death by many extended family members.

A Memorial Service for John will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2330 E. Calumet St., Appleton. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Appleton Historical Society, the Fox Valley Humane Association, or Saving Paws in John’s honor. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.valleyfh.com.

“Thank you for being one of the best humans we’ve ever known. We love you, Dad. We’ll miss you deeply, but will carry you in our hearts forever.”-Jenny and Nicholas

“All my love always and forever.”-Linda

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