Johann P. Costello's Obituary
Johann Costello, age 73, passed away suddenly December 24, 2022. Johann was born on August 16, 1949 in Giggin, Germany to the late John and Christine (Ansenberger) Costello. He attended the Oshkosh School system. He served with the 5th Marine Division upon enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 until he was honorably discharged after completing his final tour at Da Nang with the 1st Marine Division in 1970. On December 29, 1972, Johann married Joann Steinberg at Our Savior’s United Church of Christ in Ripon, WI. After his military service, he was a molder at Neenah Foundry until retiring in 2012. Johann was always a hard worker. You could always count on Johann to lend a helping hand. Johann had a true passion for the outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his brother, David, cutting firewood and clearing hunting trails. And when he wasn’t in the woods, you could find him riding his Harley Davidson. After retirement, he enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Joann Costello, of Oshkosh; two daughters; Jaina (Brian) Ziegler of Oshkosh, Jolene (Michael) Finley of Ripon; two sisters; Claudia Lennop and fiancé, Marc Heikkila of Oshkosh and Catherine Griffin. Johann is also survived by five grandchildren; Bradley and Brayden Butkiewicz, Brianna Ziegler, Farrah and Noah Finley and many nieces and nephews.
Johann was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, David Costello.
With the help of Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, Johann will be able to offer a final helping hand, by having his prosthetic limb donated to someone in need.
Per Johann’s wishes, there will be a small service for the family at a later date.
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