John Phillip Sukup, Chief Petty Officer United States Navy- Retired. Born February 4th, 1939 - Deceased December 21st, 2020 at the age of 81.  John received his final orders from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 21st, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family while under the compassionate care of his tireless and loving wife Carolyn Sukup. The immediate family and friends of John will forever be grateful for the countless sacrifices made by Carolyn to make home hospice care possible. One of John's final wishes was to spend his final days in the comfort of his own home and Carolyn made that possible.    The two most meaningful things in John's life were his family and his time served in the United States Navy. John retired from the Navy after 20 plus years of service that included service during the Vietnam War. He was extremely patriotic and proud of his Country. John raised 6 children throughout his life that are all proud to call him Dad. There are also many grandchildren and great grandchildren that will miss their grandpa.   John enjoyed deer hunting at "the condo" and Wednesday poker club with his best friends. He also enjoyed traveling and yelling BINGO at the local VFW with his wife Carolyn. When visiting his home you would be sure to find an old war movie or western on the television.   John is survived by his wife Carolyn Sukup and six children: Dave Foss, Bob Foss (Kim), Jim Foss, Vonda Backhaus (Lynn), Angel Duratti (Al), Shawn Sukup (Carrie) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. John's first wife Gloria "Cookie" Sukup passed away in 2010.   An open visitation will be held at The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist on Monday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A private family funeral service will follow. John will rest eternally at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.