John was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1953, the son of John and Geraldine (Stauffer) Kuss. His family moved to the Lakewood area in 1961, and he graduated from Wabeno High School in 1971. After school, John served his country in the United States Navy, where he was an electrician and wireman onboard a destroyer. After an honorable discharge, John attended school to become a pilot and later went back to school to gain his license as a flight instructor. Using his electrical knowledge he gained in the Navy, John became an apprentice electrician for Edward Zebrasky of Maiden Lake Electric in Lakewood. While working for the Electrician's Union, John spent a lot of time traveling, spending most of his time in Alaska. There he met and married Lynn Silberstein on September 6, 1986, in Fairbanks. In 1988, they moved to Lakewood, and he started Lake and County Electric. John enjoyed many things in the time that he had. He was an active pilot and flying instructor who took to the sky whenever the opportunity came. He also loved to fish, especially for musky. Other things he enjoyed included airboating, water skiing, swimming, and watching the Packers. he will be missed not only by his family, but also by his large "extended family" of friends.
John is survived by his wife, Lynn; one daughter, Janet Kuss, Townsend; three sons, Bob Kuss, Cail, CO; Marty Kuss, Townsend; Chris Kuss, at home; three sisters, Mary (Allen) Gardebrecht, Lakewood; Bonnie (Chuck) Nygard, Anchorage, AL; Carol Prasser, Green Bay; one brother, Bob (Cheri) Prasser, Lakewood; one brotherinlaw, Robert (Liz) Silberstein, New York. John is further survived by his mother, Geraldine, numeorus nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Kuss Sr., and his stepfather, Jack Prasser.
Friends called upon the family on Sunday, November 12, from noon until 2 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Lakewood. Father Browne led the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Interment at the St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery. Pallbearers included Allen Gardebrecht, Robert Prasser, Russell R. Geiter, Duane Schrieber, Dewey Schrieber, Phil Shopodock and Lou Stauffer. Suminski Funeral Home of Wabeno in charge of arrangements.