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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William R.
Avery
Aug 14, 1935 — Oct 27, 2015
Obituary
William R. Avery, 80, Lake Mills, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his home.
He was born on August 14, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late George and Agnes (Brooks) Avery.
Bill married Patricia L. Marshall of Winfield, Illinois, on October 23, 1988.
He was a graduate of the Evanston Township High School, class of 1953.
Bill was the owner-operator of a wholesale milk distributorship in Illinois.
He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1959.
Bill enjoyed the Rock Lake, boating, golfing and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his children, Jennifer (John) Pfeifer, Ellen (Greg) Jensen both of Arlington Heights, IL, William (Laura) Avery Jr. of Fort Walton Beach, FL; a granddaughter, Jacqueline Jensen; step-son, David Grey of Deerfield, WI.
Following his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time.
If desired, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson or the Jefferson County Humane Society.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on August 14, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late George and Agnes (Brooks) Avery.
Bill married Patricia L. Marshall of Winfield, Illinois, on October 23, 1988.
He was a graduate of the Evanston Township High School, class of 1953.
Bill was the owner-operator of a wholesale milk distributorship in Illinois.
He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1959.
Bill enjoyed the Rock Lake, boating, golfing and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his children, Jennifer (John) Pfeifer, Ellen (Greg) Jensen both of Arlington Heights, IL, William (Laura) Avery Jr. of Fort Walton Beach, FL; a granddaughter, Jacqueline Jensen; step-son, David Grey of Deerfield, WI.
Following his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time.
If desired, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson or the Jefferson County Humane Society.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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