Paul L. Lacy

Paul L. Lacy

May 24, 1925 - June 13, 2024

Obituary

FiITCHBURG - Paul Leo Lacy's tractor has run out of gas. Paul, age 99, an area farmer, passed away on June 13, 2024, at The Legacy at Noel Manor in Verona, Wis. Paul was born in Fitchburg, Wis., on May 24, 1925, to Leo and Alma (Batker) Lacy. Paul lived most of his life in the same house he was born in and farmed until the age of 90. He was a former member of the quartet Men of Note as well as the Madison Diocesan Choir, and traveled extensively with them.


He married the former Milda Richardson on Feb. 16, 1952, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison. They were blessed with eight daughters.


He will remain in the hearts of all who loved him, including his wife, Milda; six daughters, Melissa Lacy-Cliff, Lora (Bruce) Waddell, Teresa (Conrad) Peterson, Diane (Larry) Schmid, Joan (Ken) Kleinheinz and Jeri (Pat) Breen; son-in-law, Robert Peterson; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and three siblings, Howard (Carolyn) Lacy, Ellen Palzkill and John (Maureen Richards) Lacy.


He was predeceased by his daughters, Louise Peterson and Linda Duren; sons-in-law, Timothy Duren and Donald Cliff; brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Winifred Lacy; and brother-in-law, Richard Palzkill.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison next to his parents and grandparents.


Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.


Donations may be made to Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515


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Visitation
Sat Jun 29, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memorial Service
Sat Jun 29, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Graveside Service
Sat Jun 29, 2024 @ 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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MaryEllen Schlough
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Paul was one of the best! I sit with tears in my eyes remembering this gentle, kind man with his dry sense of humor and quick smile. He will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.
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Al Gundlach
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RIP Paul. My condolences to the family.
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Tom Edge
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Milda, Girls and all their families. I have pleasant memories of visiting the farm as a young boy with my mom (Marie). I always took great pleasure in rubbing his meatball! RIP Uncle Paul Love Tom Edge and family
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Therese A Finn Thompson
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I would like to offer My Condolences to the Lacy Family. It is very hard to lose a Matriarch in the Family. I recently lost my last surviving Uncle on My Mother's side (Cardarella). I remember Howard Lacy and have visited his daughter Patti and her husband in California. RIP Paul Lacy.
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Jeff and Donna Pierson-Pugh
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Paul was a kind and wonderful person from a loving family that enriched my life and many others.
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Ray Wagner
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Very much enjoyed our time together on the Men of Note singing group. Paul always had a witty remark for every situation. My condolences, sorry I can't make it to funeral. Ray Wagner

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