William Arthur Grady

MADISON-William Arthur Grady, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Oct. 29, 1921, in Fitchburg, the son of William and Catherine (Corcoran) Grady. He joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in New Guinea until 1945. William married Delores M. Bakken on Nov. 13, 1946, in Verona. He worked for Ohmeda Medical for 38 years, retiring in 1985. William was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and the East Side Club. He enjoyed golfing, pheasant and deer hunting, trout fishing, and especially spending time with his family. William is survived by his wife, Delores; son, John Grady of Monona; granddaughter, Rachel (Todd) Kleibor; grandson, Brian (Jessica) Grady; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Henry Kleibor; sister, Katie Bakken; and sisters-in-law, Ila Mae Grady, Delores Bakken, Shirley (Jr.) Erickson, Mary Ellen Tetzlaff; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, William Carl Grady; brothers, Donald and Edward; and sisters, Eleanor McNally and Dorothy Schneider. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens with military honors conducted. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. “Dad / Gramps, We will miss your smile. You were so kind, and could and would talk to anybody. We never once heard you say anything bad about anyone. We love you and we were lucky to have you.” Cemetery: Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens with military honors conducted. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.