McNamara, Arthur D.
Arthur D. McNamara "Mac", 90, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at a local care facility. He was born on January 14, 1923 in Green Bay to the late Arthur and Olive McNamara. Art was a West High graduate and then served his country during WWII in the Army Air Force as a pilot in the South Pacific. On July 30, 1966, he married Dorothy Moreaux. On his 90th birthday he proudly declared that "she was the best wife a man could ever have." They loved playing cribbage, socializing with friends, and traveling the back roads of Wisconsin and Southern Illinois. He worked at Sinclair Refinery for many years and Peterson Shipbuilders in Sturgeon Bay until his retirement. Art was a fun loving Irishman who enjoyed telling jokes, making people laugh and was always the life of the party. He appreciated an ice-cold beer and loved the company of his canine friends. He was active in the community as a member of the VFW and Moose Lodge. Art was a proud father to his three daughters and will be greatly missed by them.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, Green Bay; daughters, Sandra Paye, Schofield; Cheri (Joe) Hoida, Green Bay; Susan (Eric) Schmitz, Allouez; step-son, Donald (Jean) Moreaux, Roswell, GA; grandchildren, Steven (Nicole) Paye, Jason (Kristine) Hoida, Jessica Hoida, Scott (special friend, Shari) Paye; Brett (Mary) Paye, Paul Moreaux; great grandchildren, Hanna Hoida, Ella Hoida, Joey Hoida and Emilee Paye; sister, Nancy (Richard) Shaw, Winterhaven, FL; sister-in-law, Verona McNamara, Green Bay; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria; brothers and sister-in-law, Glen (Matilda) McNamara and John McNamara; sons-in-law, Butch Paye and Peter Fink and many other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., on Sunday (TODAY) from 12noon to 2 p.m. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Malme officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ray Bachhuber and the excellent and caring staff of ManorCare West for all of their kindness and compassion over the years.
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So sorry for your loss, Dorothy. It was so good to see you this afternoon, and our prayers are with you during this time.
Loralee A
April 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dorothy. He was so thankful to have you as his wife, always enjoyed your time together and I will never forget the way he waved goodbye to you when you left. He will be missed by all of us at Manor care.
Lisa K
April 21, 2013
Sandra,Cheri,& Susan,so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving dad. We lost mom 7/22/11.We know what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
Joyce Deno/Sturm/Goates
April 21, 2013
Dorothy, so sorry to learn of your loss. Art was such a wonderful man. Loved his smile and the way he blushed everytime I came around the corner to pass meds while you 2 were playing cribbage or when I would go in the room and he was getting his cookies out, always looked like he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. My heart goes out to you and your family. He was truly a great guy
Tammy B
April 21, 2013
Second Dad to many! A truely wonderful person with the sunniest disposition! Will be missed by so many.
Nancy S
April 21, 2013
Im so sorry for your loss. Ill miss caring for him
alicia noavk
April 20, 2013
Dorothy, we tried to see Art following music on Thursday, but missed the 2 of you. I'm sorry he wasn't able to get one final friendship session in with Louie. Dick and I are grateful to have known such a wonderful man.
Ann Marie, Dick and Louie
April 20, 2013
Thinking of you and Dorothy! We will miss you and Dorothy here. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kaitlin Nimmer
April 20, 2013
We will miss you around here Art. Thinking of you and Dorothy.
Norbert Jarvis
April 20, 2013
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