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Fosso, Michael J.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - It is with great sadness to announce that our beloved brother, Michael J. Fosso, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Mike was born on Jan. 17, 1956, and grew up in Cottage Grove, Wis. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1974 and went on to attend UW-Platteville. Mike was employed with Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, Calif., for many years. The many friends and professional relationships he made at Harbor Freight served as his family away from home, and we are grateful for that.
Mike is survived by his sister, Sandy Prisbe; brothers, Jeff and Kevin Fosso; his nephew, Jason Lenzer; his niece, Erica (Daniel) Adams; great-niece, Taylor Lenzer; and great-nephews, Jordan Lenzer and Axton Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Mike loved his family first and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and an opinionated political observer. He was also a very generous person, giving to causes he and others cared about.
A memorial service will be planned for a future date. Mike will be dearly missed by his family and extended family in California.
Mike, you were a wonderful brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend to all of us. We love you and will never forget you.
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Sandy
May 3, 2024
Miss you so much Mike! Love Sandy
Edward Imhoff
September 22, 2020
Godspeed Mike. I'll miss hearing from you on facebook. I'll see you when I'm called home.
Linda Buskager
September 19, 2020
Mike could always make me laugh in good times or bad. We were the best of friends for a few years. Very intelligent guy, RIP Mike.
Wienke
September 19, 2020
I loved him because he could always make me laugh. Very intelligent guy, RIP Mike.
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Linda Schuler Notstad
September 15, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. Every now and then I will find a picture of when we were kids as I sort through photos. Losing a sibling is hard. Treasure your memories. Sympathy to all.
Marta Carney
September 13, 2020
It was heart breaking to hear of Mike's passing. My sympathies go out to his family. I worked for many years in the print industry with Mike and have always enjoyed his insights and stories. He will be missed. God Bless you Mike.
Tina Carpenter
September 8, 2020
My condolences to the Fosso Family. I lived next to the family when they lived on Taylor St.
Bonnie (Bork) Daggett
September 6, 2020
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. I have lost two siblings and know that remembering the good times helps get through the pain. Family and friends can help you in your grieving, they care.
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