Paul McDermott

Paul McDermott

December 11, 1945 - January 11, 2025

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Paul W. McDermott, 79, Platteville, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away at the Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was born December 11, 1945 to John and Alvina (Heying) McDermott.

Paul was raised on the family farm and attended a one-room school house in Truman, WI. Paul graduated from Darlington High School class of 1963.  He then graduated from MATC with a mechanics degree. Eventually, he opened his own shop in Madison which he owned for 32 years. Paul was an active member and chapter president of the Jaycees. He also served on the Devil's Head Ski Patrol for 30 years and as a retiree, served as a volunteer with the Platteville Arboretum.

Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years Marsha Clayton, daughter Jill (Steve) Fisk and their children Elijah (Lyubov), Jacob (Skyler) and their daughter Elise, Hannah, Isaac and Stephen, son, Jason (Jodi) McDermott and their children Jessica (Pifa) Estrada, Andrea, Scott and Samantha and sister-in-law, Linda Johnson Kirkman.  

Private family services will be held at a later date with burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Truman.  The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

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Nancy & Don Salzmann
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So sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of your dad. Thoughts and prayers to all of you! Don & Nancy
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Penny A Boyle
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My deepest sympathies to the McDermott family. Paul was a sweet man and will be missed.
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Barb Shultz (Roy's wife)
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so sorry to hear about Paul's passing - Roy & I saw Paul occasionally at Jaycee functions and in Madison - Roy passed away 2 years ago and I moved to Janesville to be closer to our daughter, Suzanne - my deepest sympathies to your families - much love....
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Rick Lenz
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Marsha, Jay and Jodi: Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are heartbroken that Paul passed away. Paul was awesome to work with (when you had the shop) and just talking to. Enjoyed every moment of the conversations with Paul. The McDermott family means so much to us (Stacy, Miranda, Brittany), please know we are here for you. Rick Lenz
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Catherine Landon Mueller
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Marcia, you probably will not remember Hank and Katie Landon who were cousins and friends of John and Alvina McDermott. I am their daughter. I was a close friend of Jeanie Gille until she passed away. I knew the whole McDermott family. Sending my sympathy to you and your family. I am married to Norman Mueller. Catherine Landon Mueller
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Laurie Frank
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I met Paul and Marsha when they were just setting up McDermott's Service & Repair on Seybold Rd. Just so happened that I was moonlighting at Open Pantry down the road and saw their sign. I went in and was immediately offered a donut, so I knew t his is where I had to take my car from then on. These were real people. Paul was an excellent mechanic, as well as being fair and honest.

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