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(veteran) Allen Lee Fox, age 80, of Park Falls, died on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. He was born on July 23, 1936 in Pittsville, the son of Ellis and Marion (Herzberg) Fox. After his schooling his he served in the United States Army. On February 29, 1969 he married Elinor Dunn in Hewitt. Allan was a farmer in Auburndale and then moved to Park Falls where owned and operated his own business as a diesel mechanic and worked for George Diem and then Neil Koshak doing construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, and working as a mechanic. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by:
his wife of 48 years, Elinor of Park Falls
(6)children:
Bob (Julie) Strasburg of Marshall
Tammy Lohman of Stevens Point
Timothy (Lisa) Fox of Minocqua
Pat (Melody) Fox of Fifield
Michael (Melissa) Fox of Montello
Marion (Erik) Fox of Ogema
(24)grandchildren, (22)great-grandchildren
(2)brothers:
David (Judy) Fox of Hewitt
Everett Fox of Fifield
(1)sister:
June Munro of Wisconsin Rapids
and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Jessica.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday May 20, 2017at Hines Park in Park Falls.
The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the family.
