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Harry FOX Obituary

FOX, Jr., Harry C. "Junior"

83, passed on May 24th, 2021, at his home he shared with wife Laurie and son Steven Fox in Abbotsford, WI. Harry Jr. was born to Harry C. Fox, Sr. and Cecile (Bryant) Fox on June 11, 1937, graduated from Hamilton High School in 1955 and

attended North Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.

Harry was a Christian all his life. In 19S9 Harry Jr. joined the Air Force and met his wife, Karen (Gieser) Fox in 1960. Children are Timothy Fox, Sheila (Stanton) Fox and Tommy Fox. In 1982 Harry remarried to Leslie (Wilson) Fox and Travis Fox was born to them in 1987. Grandchildren are Brandy and husband Daniel Borne, Samantha and husband Mark Williamson, and grandson Sterling Fox.

MSgt Harry Fox, Jr. proudly retired from the United States Air Force in 1979. He was a skilled carpenter, painter, mechanic and auctioneer. He spent many hours in his wood shop working and singing his favorite old hymns. Harry was preceded in death by son Travis Fox, sisters, Gladys, Nora, Jesse, Ethel, Charlotte, Evelyn and brother Harvey L. Fox. Surviving sisters are Ruth Scott Wendt and Pearl Baldwin Simmering. Harry will be missed by sisters, nephews, nieces, and friends. A private family gathering has been planned.

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Published by Journal-News on Jun. 6, 2021.

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