Michael T. Fitzpatrick
1943 - 2013
Michael T. Fitzpatrick was born on July 15, 1943, in Kenosha, Wis., to Norman and Doris (Newhouse) Fitzpatrick. He passed away Friday, June 7, 2013.
He lived in the Kenosha area until 1977, when he moved to Coram, Mont. While in Wisconsin he worked in a number of different jobs, he ended up working as a route salesman for Frito-Lay. He also served as a proud member of the Pleasant Prairie Township Fire Department, and the Wisconsin National Guard. When he moved to Montana, he continued his sales career - working briefly for Glacier Wholesale and Pepsi, then returning to Frito-Lay in 1980. He retired from Frito in March, 2001.
In March, 1986, he married the love of his life and best friend, Mary Lou Dankin, in Coeur d Alene, Ida. He and Mary Lou continued to live in Coram, Mont.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Max Williams.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou in Coram; and his children and grandchildren, Megan Fitzpatrick (Ashley and Nikkole) of Missoula, Mont., Heather Fitzpatrick (Larissa and Corey) of Kalispell, Timon and Christa Fitzpatrick (Amelia and Molly) of Coon Rapids, Minn. He is also survived by his most loyal doggie friend, Roly. Other survivers include his sisters, and their families, Carol and Jerry Truskowski of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., and Jean and Dick Weber of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and his much loved aunt Arlene Sinnen of Kenosha, and terrific cousins, Glen and Fifi Melville of Phillips, Wis.
Eva Poole (Gilson)
I was sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I only saw the notice today, the 10th of June 2013. I knew Mike--but not very well as he seemed so shy in high school. I was very interested to see that he lived in Montana and had three children. I offer his wife and family my sympathy. If you'd like to share more about Mike here, I'd be most interested in hearing more about him, you and his life. Sorry for your loss. Eva Poole-Gilson
Kate (Kathy) McAleer
Mike Fitzpatrick lived on the same street as I did, 32nd Ave. in Pleasant Prairie. It was real country back then. For eight grades we were classmates at Highland School. One Saturday, when we were maybe twelve, Mike and I took off on our bikes riding from our little country village to downtown Kenosha to see the County Museum next to Mary D. Bradford H..S. There was no bike path, no map, no head gear and probably no permission; I don't think anyone noticed we were gone. It was one of those brave adventures I'll never forget. Mike is far right, second row.
Cherie Krohn (Ketchum)
Oh Kathy (or Kate, I guess now), I was at Highland also, but not until 1954!! But I remember Mike!! Eva Poole said he was shy in high school, but he was a dickens in grade school!! Always being funny! I think I recognize several classmates in that photo: Alice Jackson, Sally Krumpos, Dick Klein, how about Chris Molinaro and Kathy McAleer??
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing; I hope it was peaceful. Classmates leaving "us" always brings back memories. My sympathies for his family.
Bernard Covelli
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. I remember Mike as being quiet but friendly but too young to leave this world. RIP
Georgia Gauss (Lindow)
My sympathy to Mike's family, I do remember him from school, so sorry to hear of his passing.