William Moody

William Moody

January 03, 1942 - June 03, 2016

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William C. “Booker” Moody, 74, of Belmont, Wisconsin, died on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June7, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department or Belmont Volunteer EMS. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bill was born on January 3, 1942 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Clyde and Lula (Mills) Moody. Bill was united in marriage to Karen Olson-Oleson on March 27, 1989 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. He graduated from Belmont High School in 1960 and went to MATC, Madison, where he got his associates degree in accounting. After he graduated he worked at the University of Wisconsin, Madison until he was drafted in 1962. Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was honorably discharged in 1970. After serving in the United States Army he worked at Interstate Power, Dubuque, Iowa for 34 years as an accountant.

Bill owned and operated Moody's Concessions for 50 years. He served as a volunteer for the Belmont EMS and as fireman for the Village of Belmont for 49 years. He was very active in serving Belmont and Lafayette County. He served on the Belmont Village Board, School Board and School Fair Board; he also served on the Lafayette County Board of Directors, County Fair Board, and as the Lafayette county hospital chairman. He enjoyed flea markets, antiquing, and following his grandsons in their high school activities. Bill was an avid Badger fan and always enjoyed following the Belmont High School girls softball team.

Bill is survived by his wife, Karen of Belmont; stepson, Craig (Kathryn) Oleson of LaCrosse, WI; grandsons, Tanner and Tyler Oleson of LaCrosse; and other relatives and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Clarence Buss, father and mother-in-law, Wilbur and Vera Olson, aunt, Elva Mill.

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Red and DiAnn Blankenheim
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Enjoyed many Sunday nights with Karen and Bill at Reds. Bill always had good stories to tell about the history of Reds and the area as well. He will be greatly missed by all. Karen is in our thoughts and prayers.
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John and Pam Bartels
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So sorry for your loss.
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Julie Chikowski
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Karen and family- you have my heartfelt condolences . Bill was a good man and great committee chair. I am so sorry for your loss . He is missed.
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Kathy Moody-Cefalu
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Karen & Family - I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing - our sincere sympathies. I have such fond memories growing up and going to the Belmont Fair - visiting Bill's concession stand (maybe multiple times!) was certainly a highlight. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time! Love - Kathy & Mark Cefalu
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Village of Belmont Board & Staff
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Karen - Please know that you have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers. In honor of Bill, memorials will be sent to the Belmont Fire Department and the Belmont EMS on behalf of the Village of Belmont Board of Trustees & Staff. ~ Alice
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Judy Timmins
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Dear Karen, All my sympathy and love. Lu called when you and Bill were engaged and said, "bet you're the next happiest person alive that Bill's getting married." She was right! Bill was always more a brother than a cousin. After Clyde died, Dad became all our Dad. We spent many many days together and every holiday. There was many discussions about Benton vs Belmont! Bill was very proud of his family and Belmont.He will leave a whole in our hearts ! All my love, Judy

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