John James

Mizlo III

John J. Mizlo, III, 76, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 20, 1949, and was the son of Hattie M. Mizlo and the late John J. Mizlo, Jr.

John had an adventurous career in Automated Manufacturing, traveling world wide, sharing his work ethic, creative problem solving, seeing and filling the needs and just being that unrelenting beacon (gotta love that hawaiian shirt) that would blossom new friendships He lived every minute of every day to the fullest, breathing in all of the beauty of the world and leaving it even better than he found it.

John will be deeply missed by his charming wife of 56 years, Linda L. Mizlo (Ketelsen); two daughters, Windy Mizlo, Traci Mizlo Brinson (Mark); his mother Hattie, Savanna, IL, his sister Marlee Andrews (T.A.); six adored grandchildren: Grayson, Braydon, Teagan, Keoni, Bodhi, Asher and a host of extended family; 14 Brother/Sisters-in-law, 29 nieces and nephews, his colleagues, and by those he considered his family and friends.

Celebration of life services are being arranged and will be announced here at a later date.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J Fulwood Funeral & Cremation Service