Johnny Gamez

Johnny R. Gamez, 46, passed away suddenly at his home in Sheboygan on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Johnny was born October 23, 1975 in Sheboygan, the son of Cindy Rothwell and Johnny V. Gamez. He grew up in Sheboygan, attending North High School and Central High School.

Most recently, Johnny had been working at American Excelsior as a machine operator.

Johnny’s life revolved around music. He was an avid fan of all types of music, and was his happiest when he was DJ’ing, MC’ing, break dancing and listening to his record collection. Even though private, he never shied away from being in the limelight. His family, friends and co-workers will remember him for being kind and friendly.

Johnny is survived by his sons Christian Hawk Gamez and Pablo De La Hoya, both of IL, his brothers Michael (Lola) Gamez of Sheboygan and Leo (Krystal) Delabreau of Sheboygan, father Johnny (Karen) Gamez of Sheboygan, and grandmother Joan Rothwell of Sheboygan. He is further survived by nieces and nephews: Mathias, Solomon and Genesis Gamez, Alicia Delabreau and her son Braxton Ray Fuller, great-uncle Fred (Pauline) Heyman, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother and her husband, Cindy and Kim Badtke, grandparents Ray Rothwell and Antonio and Amelia Gamez, and uncles: Paul Rothwell, Jeff Rothwell and Anthony V “Tony” Gamez.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Wenig Funeral Home, 711 Broadway in Sheboygan Falls. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:30AM-1:30PM.

The Wenig Funeral Home – Sheboygan Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.wenigfh.com to leave online condolences.