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.

Paul McDermott

December 11, 1945 - January 11, 2025

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