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Gary Fish Obituary
Waupun - Gary W. Fish, 68, of Waupun, peacefully passed away December 23, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his family.
Gary was born September 25, 1949 in Viroqua, WI the son of Kenneth and Bonnie Clark Fish. Gary graduated from Westby High School in 1967 where he met his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Jorgenson. On August 30, 1969 they were married in Coon Valley, WI. They next day they moved to Waupun where Gary had his first teaching job at Amity School. He taught for 37 years with the Waupun School District. Gary loved teaching because he always thought he could influence the lives of young people. He loved to bowl, fish, and hunt with family and friends, and take his grandkids out fishing and hunting. He truly loved hosting many fish frys for family and friends. He enjoyed playing cribbage once a month with his fellow retirees who were among his best friends.
Gary is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn; a daughter, Tracy (Tim) Weiser of Georgia, a son, Jason (Melissa) Fish of New Berlin, a daughter, Lisa (Sean) Fromolz of Waupun; seven grandchildren: Ana, Philip, and Anthony Bonilla, Makenzie and Madigan Fish, and Tyler and Hunter Fromolz; two brothers: Mark Fish and Jeff (Bonny) Fish; two sisters: Debra (Al) Ninas and Denise Ashlin; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and a son-in-law, Luis Bonilla.
A gathering of friends and family will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun.
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.
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Curt and Karen Frazier
December 27, 2017
Carolyn and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 27, 2017
We loved Gary Fish! Always a happy guy and Vance enjoyed bowling with him those years. My heart aches for all of you--my words seem so shallow and cannot cover your pain. I hope you have peace that passes understanding.
vance and sheri glewen
Dennis & Kay Bjornstad
December 27, 2017
Carolyn & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Bud and Kathy (Mathison) McCormick
December 27, 2017
Carolyn,
Sorry to hear about Gary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Carla Schumacher
December 26, 2017
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Pierstorff
December 26, 2017
Carolyn, I am so very, very sorry to learn of Gary's passing. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Ellen Lewis
December 25, 2017
Mr. Fish was my 6th grade teacher at Amity back in the early 70's I will never forget him. He was a fantastic teacher and always had a great smile! So sorry for your loss.
Ellen Robinson Lewis
Helen Casper
December 25, 2017
Best 5th and 6th grade teacher . Great memories . You will Never be forgotten.
M C
December 25, 2017
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Gary. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Ruth Haas
December 25, 2017
Gary was one of the best! He was a wonderful, caring teacher and colleague. Prayers for his soul and for Carolyn and family.
Ruth Ann Haas
December 25, 2017
My condolences to Gary's family during this time of sorrow. May our Heavenly Father strengthen you and really help you through this difficult time.
Psalm 94:18,19
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