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Edward Dempsey Obituary
Edward Joseph Dempsey, Jr., 77, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital, with his family by his side.
He was born on July 15, 1939, in Fond du Lac, a son of Edward Sr. and Vi Erke Dempsey.
The oldest of five children, Edward graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School. During his high school years, Edward had a passion for boxing and baseball. He held titles as a Golden Gloves Boxer. He was also proud to say he tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. He loved to go on hunting trips to Canada with his good friends.
In 1960, Edward married his high school sweetheart, Mary Beth O'Hearn.
Edward was a roofer all his life, working for Concrete Products and Jerry Tighe Roofing, until going into business for himself.
Years later, Edward moved to Eagle River to continue working, until his retirement in 2002. He then moved back to Fond du Lac to be with his family.
He is survived by two sons: Kevin Dempsey of Fond du Lac and Dennis Dempsey of Fond du Lac; two daughters: Megan (Jack) Dempsey of Oshkosh and Mary (Joe) Dempsey of Fond du Lac; five grandchildren: Andrea (Christopher) Wiltzius of Madison, Hannah Dempsey of Eagle River, Anthony (Tiffany) Nummerdor of Fond du Lac, Amanda (Jovan) Nummerdor of Fond du Lac, and Andrew (Indigo) Nummerdor of Oshkosh; three great-grandchildren: Bella, Arianna, and August; three brothers: Richard (Mary) Dempsey of Mt. Calvary, Robert (Nancy) Dempsey of Fond du Lac, and John Dempsey of North Fond du Lac; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons: Michael, Patrick, and Brian; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Mary Beth O'Hearn; a sister, Marilyn Dempsey; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Dempsey.
VISITATION: The visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac.
SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory with Rev. Rom Pegram officiating.
Cremation will follow traditional services.
Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420
The family would like to thank the staff at Harbor Haven for the great care they gave to Edward during his stay there.
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Marilyn
April 1, 2017
Ed was a good friend of my dad, Mac McLeod, when we lived near-by in the 60's. My dad had some good laughs with him. My condolences to Ed's entire family. God Bless You and Rest in Peace Ed!
Eileen Mosey
March 24, 2017
Sorry about your dad dennis had some great times with him may he rip.
Joe O'Hearn
March 23, 2017
I remember how he looked exactly like the photo in his obit. He had me confused once the first time he told me we had to milk the chickens when we lived on a farm in Van Dyne.
I was six years old.
John Havey
March 23, 2017
Ed will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Remembering the many times Ed made us laugh and his unique way with words. Mary and I will play a game of cribbage in his memory while enjoying a Pepsi, bag of Ruffles and a meat stick.
Ed will always be a part of many wonderful memories.
John and Mary Havey
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