Born in Mequon, Wisconsin, John lived in Port Washington Wisconsin for a total of twelve years. John graduated from North Carolina State University and began working for the Town of Cary at USA Baseball.
John is survived by his parents, Robert and Barbara Nolte of Zebulon, North Carolina; sister, Catherine Anderson and brother Frank Nolte. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family and friends.