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John Willegal Obituary
Jack was born on April 14, 1929 in the Town of Koshkonong, the son of Frank and Theresa (nee Fornecker) Willegal. He attended grade school in Fort Atkinson and graduated from Whitewater High School. Jack worked as a postal carrier in Whitewater for over 20 years working his way from letter carrier to Assistant Postmaster.
He married Delores (nee Brown) Maske in April of 1986. They lived in Jefferson and were members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Jack was considered an 'all-around handyman'; he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his wife, Delores; children, Lawrence (Ann) Willegal of South Milwaukee, Jerome (Wendy Davies) Willegal of Lake Mills, Michael (Mavis) Willegal of Tewksbury, MA and Charlene Willegal of Whitewater and Alan (Marlene) Maske of Jefferson; grandsons John and Thomas Willegal. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Francis Willegal and twin sister Jean Nelson and Wanda and Steven Maske.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday , November 28, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 AM until time of service. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorials can be made in John's name to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or the Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com.
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