Michael Fass
March 07, 1945 - December 26, 2024
Obituary
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.
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Kathy Yelton
Other • 4 months ago
Kathy Yelton planted 5 trees in memory of Michael "Mike" Peter Fass . - January 06, 2025
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Deborah Kibble
Other • 4 months ago
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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Christine Sannes
Other • 4 months ago
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.
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Kay Cipperly
Other • 4 months ago
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
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Diane Maltby
Other • 4 months ago
Thinking of you Pete, and family, as you navigate the weeks and months ahead. Praying your memories will bring you peace. Diane (Marks) Maltby
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Kathy & Brian Yelton
Other • 4 months ago
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold the memories close to your heart ❤️ Brian & Kathy Yelton