John B. Tryba, 76, passed away at his home on January 21, 2022. John was the youngest of ten
children born on December 8, 1945, at home, on the family farm in the Town of Reid to the late
Ben and Johanna (Dallman) Tryba.
He was employed at Marathon Electric in Wausau and Beyreis Fur Foods in Schofield, prior to
moving to Sheboygan. He retired in 2008 from Kohler Company where he had worked in the
foundry for more than 40 years.
On January 23, 1965, he was united in marriage to Linda (Krause). Together they raised four
children, Mike (Debby) Tryba, Tammy (Rick) Pautz, Tom (Tammy) Tryba, and Jackie Keil (Fiancée
Ken Rausch).
In his earlier years you could find John in the garage helping his buddies out with their vehicles
and later at the bar in his basement enjoying some cold ones with them and providing
entertainment playing the drums while his friend Dave Grulkowski played his guitar and sang.
He was definitely a Mr. Fix it for anyone that needed something fixed. He enjoyed racing
whether it was racing his #42 Hobby Stock on the dirt track in Plymouth (in which he won
Rookie of the year and numerous trophies thereafter), watching and pitting for his good friend
Wayne (Weiner) Goetsch or watching his favorite NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. Anyone who
knew John knew that he was a big fan of Earnhardt’s, from his clothing and memorabilia to the
decals on his truck which was how anyone knew he was enjoying a cold MGD and shaking dice
with his good friends at his favorite bars. He was quite the pool player, winning many trophies
and plaques. He was known for playing his Stumpf Fiddle which he always had in his truck,
ready for the request to play it. He also enjoyed his Harley rides with his friends.
Along with his children and ex-wife, he is survived by his longtime girlfriend Heidi Kussard (who
took good care of our dad over the years). He is also survived by his grandchildren, great
grandchildren, his only surviving sibling Daniel (Alvira) Tryba and his little buddy Cocoa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter Rachel; brothers Joseph, Anthony,
Edward; and his sisters, Mattie, Lucille, Delores, Grace, and Johanna.
Per his wishes no funeral services will be held. There will be a celebration of his life at a later
date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bettag and his staff for their patience and care over the last
six months.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sheboygan Cancer Foundation.
Please visit our website to share your stories and leave your condolences for the family
www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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