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Dr. John Lawrence Claude

Dr. John Lawrence Claude

  • June 15, 1927 - February 6, 2012
  • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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“I am English and we lived on Golf View Rd, Oconomowoc for one year in 1985. Whilst there I discovered I was pregnant and Dr Claude became my doctor....Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Jo Pacey - former patient

“Danny, your Dad was truely a remarkable doctor. I am so blessed and honored to have had him take care of me during my pregnancies and deliver my...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Michele Mueller-Hesse - Hartford, WI

“To the family of Dr. John Claude: please accept our deepest sympathy. John was a wonderful man with a wonderful family and a dear friend. We did many...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Maury and Diane Mihelich

“It was my honor and pleasure to work for and with Dr. Claude for many years at Wilkinson Clinic. Admired by his peers, respected by his staff and...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Ann Zimmerman - Oconomowoc, WI

“I am honored that I was able to attend the funeral service. It was a truly beautiful. Dr Claude was someone I admired. May the many special...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Joe Peterchak - Burr Ridge, IL

“WE JUST RETURNED FORM THE MASS FOR YOUR DADDY. IT WAS VERY NICE AND YOU ALL CAN BE PROUD. YOU DID IT UP RIGHT. LOTS OF WORK WENT INTO THE...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Gene and SAlly Butler - WI

“Sally, and family; I'm so glad I got to meet your father. What a wonderful man. I heard such good things about him. My thoughts and prayers go out...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Karen - Hartland, WI - Friend

“To Sally and her beautiful family: Frank and I are sending you our heart felt sympathy in the loss of your Dad and "Papa Bear." Having never...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Frank and Suzanne Remfrey - WI

“Hi Sally and all siblings/family members of John Claude, I have said prayer's for your families and for John that he have a peaceful and wonderful...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Dan Pankratz - waukesha, WI

“My memories of John: He taught me how to make a windsor knot for my tie while scrambling into Mass at St. Jerome's one Sunday in 1961. To this day,...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Timmy Shaughnessy - Chicago, IL

“To John's family; Please accept my sympathies at your loss. I will remember John as an extremely able physician, a friend, and a gentleman in the...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Michael Rietbrock - Oconomowoc, WI

“Your dad, mom, and entire family have always had a special place in our hearts. You always treated my mom as if she were part of your family. She...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Konnie (Luczak) Zimmerman - MN

“The picture is as I remember John. Many memories of sharing newborns with him. Recall 1 special one when requested to attend twin deliveries by C...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: David Ulery - Oconomowoc, WI

“What a remarkable man! You were all so lucky to have such a great father/man in your life. Savor the memories. I am not surprised you are the...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Don & Tracey Scharbarth - WI

“When I was a child of nine, My mother asked Dr. John Claude to check a sore on my heel that would not "disappear." After I was introduced to my...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Kathleen Shaughnessy Chaney - WI

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Bill and Louise Smith - Lakeview, AR

“Dear Family, How do I try to describe your father? He was married to my cousin, Mary, the first cousin of my mother's, Anne McGee Shaughnessy,...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy - IL

“Dearest Family, Our wonderful friend is happy in heaven with Mary!!!! We are so sorry for the loss of your Daddy. He was always so kind to us...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Gene and Sally Butler - WI

“My deepest and warm condolences to you and your family on your fathers passing. I know how much he means to you you and his spirit will be with you...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Scott Dizack - Waukesha, WI


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Dr. John L. Claude, 84, was called to the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2012 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.
Born to Elsie and John B. Claude on June 15, 1927, John grew up in Wauwatosa and spent his summers on Big Cedar Lake in West Bend. In 1945, John joined the Naval Medical Corps as a Pharmacist's mate and was stationed in Trinidad for three years. Upon returning to Milwaukee, he continued his medical education at Marquette Medical School specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It was during this time that John met his bride-to-be Mary Elizabeth Conery. After completing his residency in 1958, John took a position at the Wilkinson Clinic and moved his young family to Oconomowoc. He not only became Wilkinson's first OB/GYN Doctor, but the first Board Certified OB/GYN in Waukesha County. Over the next 41 years Dr. Claude introduced over 6,000 babies into this world while actively serving his community as a member of St. Jerome's Church, the Oconomowoc Rotary and the Oconomowoc School Board.
John decided to join the Army in 1979 and moved the family to Augsburg, Germany, where he served his country as a Lt. Col for three years. Returning to Oconomowoc in 1982, John resumed and continued his practice until his retirement in 1993. His retirement years were filled with more travel, time with his grandchildren and gardening.
John is survived by his children: John (Frances), Sally, David (Cheryl), Katie (Tom), Danny (Lynne), Martha (Jerry) and Mary (Eric), grandchildren, Karin (CJ), John, Elizabeth, Andy, Hannah (Eric), Tucker, Jake, Sophia, John Alec, Madison and Brenna, great grandchildren Addison and Knox, brother Robert, sisters Joan (Tom) Doucette and Carol (Tom) Reid, along with many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary and sister Jeanne Dean, brother-in-law Jim Dean, sister-in-law Dorothy and son-in-law Harry. Funeral mass will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mapleton, WI at 1:00 p.m. Visitation for family and friends will be at Pagenkopf Funeral Home prior to the mass, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a funeral procession to the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc.