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Michael Fitzsimmons Obituary

Michael Lee Fitzsimmons

November 13, 1959 - April 16, 2021

Survived by my wife, Beverly Fitzsimmons, of Dannebrog, NE; my children, Erik (Rachel) Fitzsimmons of Wahiawa, HI; Tonya Fitzsimmons, of Offutt AFB, NE and Bryan Fitzsimmons (and friend, Katie Mayes) of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren, Lillian & Tristan Fitzsimmons of Wahiawa, HI; parents, Richard and Maurine Fitzsimmons, of Fullerton, NE; sister, Becky (Harry) Hillman, of Villa Ridge, MO; brother, Patrick (Natalie) Fitzsimmons of St Edward, NE; mother-in-law, Esther Ambrose of St. Paul, sisters-in-law, Michelle Boyle of Australia, Barbara Ambrose of St. Paul, NE, Linda Ambrose of Yutan, NE; brother-in-law, Craig Ambrose of St. Paul; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farwell, Nebraska. Father Alex Borzych & Father Rayappa Konka will be presiding. Following Church Services an excellent meal will be provided at the Farwell Firehall. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul has the honor of assisting the family. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.jacobsengreenway.com


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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Apr. 22, 2021.

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Joan Bowen

April 22, 2021

I worked with Michael at the VA. He was truly one of the nicest, most considerate people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was also all about doing the right thing at all times. He will be greatly missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!

CTO2 DOUGLAS CARNEY

April 22, 2021

Fair Winds and Following Seas Chief, we have the watch. RIP, and Thank You for your service! I lived in St Libory, farming from age 5-10, then moved to Grand island till I enlisted after graduation in 1980. We have commonality. Best to your family.

Douglas Brown

April 22, 2021

Mike, you don't know me but I read your obituary in the Grand Island paper, Really proud of your accomplished, sounds like you had it together Chief, would of loved to hang with you and tell each other sea stories, Thanks for all you done. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Shipmate
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Steve Sorahan

April 21, 2021

Michael! You don´t know me but l read your obituary in G.I. Newspaper, l was in the Navy also and was stationed in pearl from 65 to 69.When l read your own obituary l was pretty impressed, sounds like you were a heck of a man. God bless your beautiful family and Rest In Peace. From a navy brother.

Barbara Jean Schmidt

April 21, 2021

Sympathy for the family. To Michael, thank you for your service!

Julie Rickert

April 21, 2021

Michael was well respected and a critical member of the VA family in Grand Island. He was always happy to see you and was dedicated to our mission (caring for Veterans). He will be missed.

Sue & John Peterson and Grammie

April 19, 2021

Dear Bev, Erik, Rachel, Tonya and Bryan, we are so sorry. Please accept our deepest condolences. May your treasured memories keep Mike as close as he has always been... our love ~

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