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Michael "Mike" Peter Fass

March 07, 1945 - December 26, 2024

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Obituary For Michael "Mike" Peter Fass

Middleton – Michael “Mike” P. Fass, age 79, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born March 7, 1945 in Bremerton, Washington, the son of Oscar and Grace (Monagle) Fass. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1964. Mike married Carol Marie Petterson, his high school sweetheart, on October 2, 1965. He was a second-generation bricklayer/mason, working for his father and later starting his own business, MP Fass Masonry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier days and later antiquing and collecting. His favorite collection was Chicago World’s Fair merchandise. Mike loved spending time at the cottage on Lake Emily in Amherst with his family. His biggest joy in life was watching his granddaughters.

Mike is survived by his son, Peter (Charlotte); granddaughters, Amelia (Matt) and Elizabeth “Lizzi”; siblings, Muriel Krone, Margaret Gaffney, John (Gail) Fass and Fred (Marie) Fass; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents Oscar and Grace; and his brother, Paul Fass.

A Visitation will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Monday, January 6, 2025, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 220 Enterprise Dr, Verona.

A special thanks to the ER staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care and support for Mike. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Mike’s name to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association at Wisconsin Chapter | American Parkinson Disease Association.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625.

Services

6 Jan

Visitation

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

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    Kathy Yelton planted 5 trees in memory of Michael "Mike" Peter Fass . - January 06, 2025

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  • January 06, 2025

    Stuart Fass

    Uncle Mike was always great to see at family gatherings. I know you are in a better place now with Carol. Thanks for all the memories and times at the cabin! Pete, Charlotte, Lizzie, and Amelia my thoughts are with you all and my regrets I was unable to attend the services today! -Stuart Fass

  • January 06, 2025

    Greg and Jeanne Rathgeber

    We shared some fun times, UW basketball, visits to the cabin, Vegas trip, your home changes. Rest in peace, Mike. You've earned it. Greg and Jeanne Rathgeber

  • January 06, 2025

    Kathy & Brian Yelton

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold the memories close to your heart ❤️ Brian & Kathy Yelton

  • January 05, 2025

    Diane Maltby

    Thinking of you Pete, and family, as you navigate the weeks and months ahead. Praying your memories will bring you peace. Diane (Marks) Maltby

  • December 30, 2024

    Kay Cipperly

    Mike and Carol were our dear neighbors on Bittersweet when we were all so young, long ago. We shared many fun times with them and watched "Petey" grow up. Mike loved Carol more than anything. And they remained sweethearts until the end. I miss them and feel sure they have found each other again and Jack and many loved ones. They both left such good memories behind. Rest in peace, Mike. Kay Cipperly

  • December 29, 2024

    Christine Sannes

    My sincere sympathy to the family in the loss of Mike. May the spirit of Christmas remain within your hearts during this difficult time. Christine Sannes Central high school class of 1965.

  • December 29, 2024

    Deborah Kibble

    To the Fass Family, We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing at Christmas time, but the blessing is he is no longer suffering and is reunited with the love of his life Carol. May that image fill your hearts with Joy! Sincerely, Nat and Debbie Kibble

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