Henry Frederick Fuller

MADISON-On Sunday, April 1, 2018, this world lost a great man.  Henry Frederick “Fred” Fuller Jr. was born on July 6, 1925, the only son of Henry Frederick and Edith (Mack) Fuller.  It’s difficult to describe the man Fred was in a few lines.  Words that come to mind are gracious, kind, humble, respectful, accepting, adventurous, loyal, integrity and hardworking.  His accomplishments over 92 years are too many to list here, but he was most proud of these things:  he was a World War II veteran who endured things he could never talk about; he was a pillar in his community and cherished his many years as a Boy Scout leader, teaching and mentoring so many young men; he was one of the founders of the Orton Park festival, even supplying the electricity from his home.  Baseball was his first love, playing semi-pro ball for Security Bank back in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The grandest love of his life was his wife, Delores Linden whom he married 74 years ago on April 3, 1944.  They worked side by side in their tree trimming business before he began working at the Vilas Zoo where he befriended the bears, and then a great many years for the Madison Water Utility. Fred had a love of camping and taught us to appreciate adventure.  Even in winter he’d pull the camper to the ski hills with his family.  He and Delores enjoyed square dancing and made many lifelong friends.   He was a family man to the core and gave his family the greatest gift of all – his time and devotion.  His teachings are endless and his method was simple.  He taught by example and faithfully lived his values.  He taught his children the same.  Fred is survived by his wife, Delores; their eight children, H. Fred Fuller IV, Luanne (Ron) Ridley, Patricia (Dan) Jaekel, Sue Ellen (Jim) Hannon, Jeffry (Mary) Fuller, Connie (Paul) Huemmer, Marcia (Chris) Howe and Linda (Chris) Genin; 24 grands; and 26 great-grands.  He is further survived by his sister, Shari Norsetter; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.   Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Edith Troia and Mary Lohr.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018.  Burial will be at Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Sun Prairie. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare who we’d like to thank for providing him with such tender care.  This wonderful man passed on with fulfillment in his heart.  He knew he was a great success in the things that mattered most; as a husband, a father and a grandpa, a brother and a son, an uncle and a friend.   He gave and received love like no other.  Papa, we’ll miss the chocolate malts and campfires together, but mostly we’ll miss your sweet smiles, your tender touch and your wisdom.  Tally Ho. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420