John K. McBroom

John K. McBroom, Jr. of North Lake, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 82. He was a life-long resident of North Lake, attending North Lake Grade School, Arrowhead High School and graduated from Case Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy. He spent winters on Sanibel Island and later in Fort Myers.

After graduation, he joined the family business, Stainless Foundry and Engineering, Inc., where he was a metallurgist, then president and CEO until he retired. He was a distinguished member of the Steel Founders’ Society of America and the Electric Furnace Conference.

He was a member and served as an Elder at the Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church. He was an associate member, serving as a Trustee, at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. He served on the board at the Mariner Pointe Condominium Association and was a member of Chenequa Country Club.

John was an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast. He served as commodore at the North Lake Yacht Club and judged many sailboat races on the lake. His hobbies included traveling, camping, fishing, and boating. He enjoyed music and singing in the choir at church. One of John’s favorite activities was spending time with family and friends both in Florida and on North Lake.

John is survived by Judith (nee Baehler), his wife of 62 years; three children, Susan (Forrest Sprenger), Jeffrey, Paul (Maureen); four grandchildren: Taylor (Jeff Callovi), John McBroom, Sean McBroom and Rachael (Adam Polczynski) and one great granddaughter, Ainsley. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou Findley and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John K. McBroom Sr., and Mary Jane McBroom; his brother Bill and sister Patricia.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church, N66W32690 County Trunk Hwy K, Hartland, with a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorials in John’s name may be made to Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church https://www.kmupc.com/ or Friends of Peninsula State Park at peninsulastatepark.org.