[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING JOHN KASSNER, JR.

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2022

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of a remarkable man, John Kassner, Jr.
  Born in 1925, John was the second oldest son in a family of 13, 
having three brothers and nine sisters. Moving to Manitowoc, Wisconsin 
at a very young age, John became known as a remarkable high school 
athlete and was involved in countless organizations, like the High 
School Dance Club. During John's senior year in high school, he 
answered the call to serve his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army 
during World War II. During his military service, John volunteered to 
become a paratrooper in the heralded 101st Airborne Division. On John's 
19th birthday, he and his fellow soldiers parachuted into France behind 
German lines to evaluate strategic locations prior to the Allied 
invasion. I commend John for his commitment and selfless service to the 
United States of America.
  Following John's career in the military, he moved back to the United 
States with the love of his life, Joan, to begin their life together. 
John began his business career as a door-to-door vacuum salesman, and 
eventually obtained his real-estate license and began his own brokerage 
company. Given John's knowledge and dedication to the industry, he soon 
became a leader among his peers. In the mid-1970's, John was elected 
President of the Brown County Home Builders Association. In the years 
to come, given John's success within the industry, he would become the 
State President of the Wisconsin Home Builders Association and Director 
of the National Home Builders Association. I commend John for his life-
long dedication to his community and country and I offer my sincere 
condolences to his family during this time.
  Madam Speaker, the people of Northeast Wisconsin thank John Kassner, 
Jr. for his extraordinary commitment and service to his country. My 
thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all of the lives he 
touched.

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