Albert “Butch” Fonk
July 8, 1946 -
December 12, 2020
US Veteran
Albert “Butch” James Fonk passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Froedtert South- Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
He was born in Racine, WI on July 8, 1946; to Stanley and Rosella (Terrien) Fonk. He attended local schools and graduated with his GED from Gateway Technical College.
Butch served his country in the US Army, 4th Infantry Division, from December 1965 serving in Vietnam before being honorably discharged in September 1967.
Butch worked for 31 years at Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), where he worked as a machinist until his retirement.
On May 15, 1971, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Wood at St. George Catholic Church. They were blessed with five sons and almost 50 years together, residing in Kenosha.
Butch was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, the American Legion, and of the NRA.
Butch was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family up north on their family farm. He also enjoyed wood working and tinkering on various projects with his sons in his workshop.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary Jo; sons, Kelly (Krista) Fonk, Keith (Rebecca) Fonk, Kevin (Rhonda) Fonk and Kyle (Tina) Fonk; grandchildren, Kassidy, Jarret (JJ), Wyatt, and Ryker; his siblings, Lois Carlson, Patricia Bruce, Jerry (Connie) Fonk and Kurt Fonk and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his son, Kory Fonk and his brother, Donny Fonk.
Service Info
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, services for Butch and military honors will be held privately. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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RichardKelly and Family: On behalf of the Kenosha Fire Department FAMILY, both ACTIVE and RETIRED members, our sincere sympathy to you on your loss of your dad, "Butch". We share in your sorrow. We wish you many fond memories of the good times that you all shared together as a family. Kelly, your Brother and Sister firefighters want you to know, "we've got your back, Brother". Richard "BO" Bosanko-Battalion Chief-Retired-Kenosha Fire Department
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Tammy and Mark HansenAunt Mary, Kelly, Keith, Kevin and Kyle, I am so very sorry for you loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your families. Uncle Butch was definitely loved and will be missed!
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Joe HydeMy condolences to the Fonk family for your loss.
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Tammy ReevesKeith, I want to send my prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Just know your dad will always be watching over you., Rebecca & they great little guy. I bet he is smiling down on you all now.
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Rob & Chrissy CraneWe are truly sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you. “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again” -Maya Angelou
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Bruce and Terri DennyKyle, Our sympathies on the loss of your father. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and beautiful memories. Bruce and Terri Denny
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Gary and Dieter DieterSorry to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Brian WrixtonVery sorry to see this, he was a great man. I always enjoyed my conversations with him.
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Kurt & Laurel HarffWe're so sad to hear of Butch's passing and send our sincere condolences to the entire Fonk family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
