William Fitzsimons
March 11, 1948 - April 04, 2018
Obituary
William H. "Billy" Fitzsimons, age 70 of Calamine, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born March 11, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Francis and Leone (Koehn) Fitzsimons. Billy graduated from Darlington High School in 1966 and later went on to receive his degree in Diesel Mechanics from MATC in Madison, WI. He lived in Calamine all of his life. Billy worked for Terra Fertilizer Company in Calamine for 22 years. In 1990, he began working with Michael's Construction where he worked for 15 years until retiring in 2005. After his retirement, Billy worked part-time at Willow Springs Township where he loved talking with his neighbors. Billy is survived by his mother: Leone Fitzsimons of Calamine; two sisters: Rose Hess of Warren, IL and Ellen Crosby of Darlington, WI; two brothers: Elmer (Karen) Fitzsimons of Des Moines, IA and Patrick (Terri) Fitzsimons of Potterville, MI; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Francis on December 17, 1981. Billy will be remembered for his caring presence and all of the kindness he showed to everyone. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and his friends. A Celebration of Billy's life will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Park Place, Darlington) with Rev. Nick J. McElrath of First Baptist Church in Darlington officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Truman, WI. A visitation will be held Monday, April 9, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Billy's name.
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Pamela K Johnson Jones
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To the Family Billy Fitzsimons, Our Deepest Sympathy. I remember Billy so well living in Calamine. He would walk down to the fertilizer plant always wave always say hi. On his way home he would do the same wave say hi sometimes come up and chat for a little bit and then head for home to do chores. If you needed help you'd give Billy a call he would be right there he was always willing to help out his neighbors. No complaints just an all-around good guy. Sadly he is going to be missed. I'm sure he and dad are chatting away right now about the good old days. (Kenny Johnson) Love Pamela K Johnson-Jones
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Rhonda Wonders
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Dear Fitzsimons Family' It is with a heavy heart I send a sympathy note. Billy and I became friends thru the outpatient clinic at the hospital years ago When .Bill came for routine lab work he stopped in every time to say hello to us. Bill was one of our favorite people, kind and always with a smile. God Bless. Rhonda Wonders
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Tim Raisbeck
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He was a heck of a extra uncle as i grew up. When I got married on my bachelor party we stopped in dicks parking lot to pick up party goers and he was coming out with his groceries my uncle jerry hollared out to him and commenced to normal bull session and we invited him along he said yes through groceries in car and jumped on bus. My father in law and i still chuckle about this often. Rest in piece Billy you will be greatly missed. Tell Uncle J hello.
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Steve Powell
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So sorry for your loss. I went to Meylor school with Bill> He always protected me from bad people, bad things, and I always felt safe with him around.. I considered him a friend witha huge heart.. He will be missed. Steve powell
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Steve Powell
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I also remember his eye glasses, I swear he was blind when he was 12 years old.
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Melissa King
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So sad upon hearing your passing. You were a very fine soft-spoken man and you took care me Stevie, Joe's Nodder. Thanks for blessing us and to sarah and cyril who I miss too. You made a beautiful.chilhood.