James Fox
February 24, 1936 - March 31, 2020
Obituary
James R. "Dick" Fox, age 84 of Darlington, WI passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington. He was born February 24, 1936 in Platteville, WI the son of Mickey and Helene (Coulthard) Fox. Dick grew up in Kendall Township in Lafayette County, WI until moving into the city of Darlington and later went on to graduate from Darlington High School. He married the love of his life, Jean Winslow on March 2, 1957 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gratiot, WI. Dick worked at the Lafayette County Co-Op Creamery Association for over 40 years. He stayed busy even after retirement working for NAPA, Virtue Motors where he drove cars, did general maintenance for Wonder Wash and Lands End, and drove seniors for the ADRC.Dick is survived by his wife: V. Jean Fox of Darlington; his children: Steve Fox of Darlington, Dennis Fox of Evansville, WI, Rose (Randy) Leu of rural Darlington, and Terry (Edith) Fox of Darlington; his grandchildren: Brian (Christy) Fox, Sara (Josh) Stadt, Emily Fox, Dustin Leu, James (Lacey) Leu, Kenzie (Andrew Molzof) Fox, Taran Fox, Alex & Mia Fox-Vasquez, and Carrie Blaser; 7 great-grandchildren; one sister: Judi (Larry) Erpenbach of Nason, IL.; and three sisters-in-law Dolores Fox of Kenosha, WI, Mary Winslow of Darlington, and Mary Dunlavy of Argyle, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Bernard Fox; two daughters-in-law: Kelly Fox and Lori Fox; close friend and brother-in-law: Jim WinslowDick was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington, the Darlington Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and was a former 4H Softball coach. He enjoyed bowling and golfing in his later years. In his younger years Dick spent as much time as he could outdoors camping, fishing, and hunting (especially coon, deer, & ginseng). He especially enjoyed his time camping with his family and friends at Petenwell Campground in Adams County, WI. Dick cherished his family, especially his grandchildren - who he always spoiled - and the memories they created together. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends and all of his Deer hunting buddies.Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic a private family funeral service will be held at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington with Rev. Joji Reddy of Holy Rosary Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Truman Cemetery in Kendall Township. The family will be having a public celebration of life once the gathering bands are raised. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Dick's name.
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Lisa Caya
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I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was so much fun to visit with and I am really glad I got to know him during the past year.
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Buck & Chris
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To the entire Fox Family, Chris and I send our heart felt condolences to all of you. If the world had a lot more "Foxies" it would be a much better place. We appreciate all the help he lent us in delivering or picking up vehicles for Virtue Motors and delivering parts for Darlington Auto Supply, the man didn't know how to say no, Always willing to help others and have a fun time doing it and if there was some fun to be had along the way that was great and he wouldn't mind including a dose of BS, if he thought he could get away with it (as he laugh to himself all the way home) and then share his dirty deed with us when he got back from his mission. May he enjoy the company of all his loved one's that have gone before him and be in Gods loving hands. Sincerely, Buck & Chris
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Fritz Hirsbrunner
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From one of the members of the Deer Cabin, my sympathy the family of Dick Fox. He was always a fun guy to be around. Fritz Hirsbrunner
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Lori Neumann
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I'm so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He will be sorely missed. A nicer man never was found! He always made my day when I saw him. He has a great family too! I'm sorry we can't meet in person right now, but we would love to come to the remembrance when you have it.
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Joanie Virtue
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Foxy, you were a great classmate and friend. Thank you for the pleasure of your company and all the fun times we had in school and in the Pop Factory neighborhood, at our reunions and when I was visiting Darlington.. Say "hello" to the rest of the gang from the Class of '54 when you meet up with them up there among the stars, moon and sun. Joanie Virtue
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Rhonda wonders
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, Dear Fox Family, Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you Your dad was one of my favorites always had a smile on his face and something positive to say. In sympathy Tom and Rhonda Wonders