William Jackson

William Jackson

November 10, 1938 - April 12, 2018

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William A. “Bill” Jackson, 79, of Cuba City, died on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Friends may call from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Military rites will be accorded at 3:00 p.m. by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post 5274 with memorial service to follow immediately, celebrated by Rev. Brenda Whitford. Memorials may be made to the William A. Jackson Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bill was born on November 10, 1938 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of William Henry and Iva Mae (Stanton) Jackson. He was united in marriage to Rose Hazard on August 10, 1963 in Madison, Wisconsin. Bill graduated from Platteville High School and served in the United States Air Force as a missile technician. After returning from the service, he began his 40 year career at John Deere Dubuque Works. He enjoyed fishing, researching genealogy and playing a good game of euchre. He was a man of integrity and commitment that carried through all facets of his life.

Bill was a member of the Grant County Genealogical Society, the Whig Cemetery Association and the Cuba City Lions Club. He particularly enjoyed helping out with the Lions Club cookouts and events at Epione Pavilion.

Bill valued his family above all else. As a husband, father and grandfather, he provided love and support that was unconditional.

Bill is survived by his wife, Rose; three daughters, Anne (Eric) Jaeckel, Caryn Jackson, and Kirsten (Steve) Johnson; two grandsons, Matthew and Nathaniel; one sister, Mary Lou (Ken) Mepham; two brothers, Jerry (Kathrine) Jackson and Robert (Sandra) Jackson; and nieces, nephews and special cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Iva Mae Jackson.

The family would like to thank the ICU and fifth floor staff at Finley Hospital in Dubuque as well as the staff at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City for the excellent care they provided and the compassion they displayed for Bill and the entire family.

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Nancy Kies
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Sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. I always enjoy the Jacksons as neighbors on Madison Street. He was a kind soul. With Sympathy Nancy Kies
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Joyce Esser
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My deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I knew him through the Grant Co. Genealogy Society and marveled at all the research he and his wife had done on local cemeteries. He will truly be missed.
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Mick Baxter
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest sympathy to the Jackson family with the passing of Bill. I had the honor and please to work with Bill at John Deere. In my years at Deere I met a lot of wonderful people, but none finer that Bill. I am blessed to have know him and worked with him
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Korey Kopp
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I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Thinking of you all with sympathy.
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Barbara J. Lewis
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So sorry to hear about Bill's passing and prayers and sympathy is extended to his family. Bob and I first met him with a group that walked at the UW-P Fieldhouse. We discovered that with our mutual interest in genealogy, that Bill was a distant cousin of Bob's. As the "walking group" grew older we had continued for a time to meet for the occasional breakfast together in various local restaurants. We had many discussions and feel honored that we "met" and learned to love his friendship and the caring he had for friends and family. God bless you in the care he exchanged with you. Barb Lewis
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Patti Ritchay
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Kirsten and Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's always difficult to lose a parent. My thoughts prayers are with you and your family.

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