John H. Deegan

John H. Deegan

December 17, 1928 - August 28, 2022

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STOUGHTON - John Henry Deegan, age 93, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born on Dec. 17, 1928, in Janesville, the son of William and Madelyn (Kelly) Deegan.


John went to mechanic trade school and served in the U.S. Army in 1951. He married Phyllis Weaver on Aug. 15, 1953. John worked for the Dane County Highway Department, owned and operated Madison Delivery Service with his brother, Bob, and worked for the Town of Dunn.  


John’s family was most important to him. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and had many faithful friends. John was interested in old cars and tractors. His family enjoyed taking him for rides throughout southern Wisconsin. He was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Forever a storyteller.


John is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughters, Patricia (Lowell) Hanson, Peggy (David) Bursack, Pamela (Rick) Helstad and Paula (the late, Tim) Davis; brother, Richard Deegan; sisters, Joyce Ann Vale and Micki Purnell; grandsons, Matt (Tia) Bursack, Nick (Jenny) Helstad and David (Stacy) Hanson; and granddaughters, Melissa (Geoffrey) Whitaker, Sarah (Caleb) Stormer, Leah (Josh) Rader, Jessica (Bruce) Coursen, Naomi (John) Seid, Jennifer (Steve) Heckman, Angela (Jeremy) Mills and Natalie Erickson; 29 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Burial will be held at Town of Dunn Burying Ground. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
 

Memorials may be made to Stoughton Baptist Church. The family wishes to thank Skaalen Nursing and Rehab and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515


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Terry Ann Helstad
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Your Father, John Deegan, was a wonderful and memorable man. I am sorry for your loss as I know it is great and deeply felt. My condolences to all.
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I guess this is goodbye old friend. Thank you for all of the help, support, and advice. You never asked for anything in return. I hope I never disappointed you. The way you were so proud of your family was always so nice hear. My condolences to Johns family. I think you know you meant the world to him.
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Ann Paton
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Dear Phyllis, Patty, Peggy, Pam and Paula: I was so sad to read about Johnny’s passing. We just got the news in today’s Hub in Appleton. While reading the obituary, I could tell he had a fun life with family and friends and interests. It’s difficult at best to lose a loved one. I wish you all good health and treasured memories. Ann Rogers Paton

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