01/08/2026
We are sad to announce the passing of Fr. John “Jack” Harper, 78, who died on January 1st, 2026, at the age of 78. He served at various parishes throughout the diocese including St. Mary Parish in De Pere for 21 years.
Visitation will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 171 S. Wood Ave., Peshtigo, on Thursday, January 15, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., with a prayer service at 5 p.m. led by Fr. Michael Lightner. Visitation will then continue at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4805 Sportsman Dr., De Pere, on Friday, January 16, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral liturgy.
The funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with Bishop David Ricken as celebrant and Fr. Patrick Beno as homilist. Burial will be on a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Peshtigo.
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Jack.