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1920
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2021
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William Garthwait Obituary
William was born on July 26, 1920 in Fort Atkinson, son of the late John and Anna (Kobs) Garthwait.
After graduating from Fort Atkinson High School, William joined the US Army and served in WWII. Following the war, he worked as a Postal Worker for many years.
William enjoyed golfing and bowling, watching the traffic while sitting on his front porch, drinking coffee at McDonald's and watching sports on TV.
William is survived by his children, Geralyn (Bruce) Rock of Kaukauna, William Garthwait of Madison and Richard (Sandra) Garthwait of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Rock, Hope Garthwait, James (Bonnie) Garthwait and Brennon (Alesia) Garthwait; great grandchildren, Lillian, Weston and Violet Garthwait and his sister, Janet (Calvin) Clark of Fort Atkinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte (Young) Garthwait in 1987; his sisters, Joyce Stockfish, Lorraine Kassilke, Dolores Ferry and Margaret Kohl and brothers, Robert Pfeiffer and Edward Garthwait.
A private family graveside service with Military Honors will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.
Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.
www.DunlapMemorialHome.com
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