John M. Piron, 72, of Madison and formerly of Green Bay died Friday January 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Green Bay, son of the late Norbert & Marian (Hansen) Piron. John graduated from Green Bay West High School and the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country in Germany as well as a tour in Vietnam. John received a bronze star for his service during the war.

Survivors include his sisters; Jeanne (David) Stoelting, Kiel and Joan Piron (Dennis Melnarik), Green Bay. Further survived by cousins; Colleen Beaudin, Sadonna Blindauer, both of Green Bay, Paul (Patricia) Turowski of Solon, OH, John Turowski of Cleveland, OH, Christine Hansen of Bradenton , FL, Gary Hansen of Key West, FL and Clarence "Bud" Hansen of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nancy (Piron) Frankenthal.

A Memorial gathering with Military Honors will be held at 10:00AM at Ft. Howard Cemetery, Green Bay on February 15, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at Porchlight in Madison on Thursday February 21, 2019 at 1:00pm. A memorial has been established in his name for Porchlight of Madison, 306 Brooks St. Madison WI 53715.