John W. Gunning (May 1, 1847 – November 20, 1910) was an American businessman, mechanic, and politician.
During the American Civil War, Gunning was the chief bugler of the 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
Gunning served as a town clerk and register of deeds for Adams County.
Gunning died at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota following surgery.
This article about a Republican Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly born in the 1840s is a stub.