William Francis Newton
July 24, 1945 - July 16, 2022
Obituary
OREGON - William Francis “Bill” Newton, age 76, of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1945, in Madison, the son of Curtis and Evelyn (Denton) Newton.
Bill graduated from Oregon High School in 1964. He married Betty Heindel on May 6, 1967, in Madison. Bill worked as a police officer for the Madison Police Department and also owned his own business, B&R Septic for over 15 years. He was a member of Zor Shrine Madison, Masonic Lodge No. 151 and Scottish Rites.
Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, deer hunting and playing softball. He also liked watching the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers sports games. Bill loved spending time with his grandchildren and going to their sporting events and looked forward to all of the family gatherings where he got to spend quality time with his family.
Bill is survived by his son, David (Kara) Newton; daughter, Lynne (David) Johnson; two granddaughters, Erikajo (Jim) Golden and Erin Newton; grandson, Nathan Newton; great-grandson, Oliver Golden; brother-in-law, Robert Jones; and sister-in-law, Diane Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Evelyn; first wife, Betty Jo Newton; second wife, Debi Dorman; sisters, Mava (Donald) Williams and Della Jones; and brothers, Merton (Maryln) Newton and Alton Newton.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be gifted in Bill’s name to Zor Shrine Madison.
A special thank you to Tom Jones and Emma with Emma's Home Care for their loving and affectionate care while Bill was ill. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
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Visitation
Wed Jul 27, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Funeral Service
Wed Jul 27, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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JoAnn M Dachenbach
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We were Bill's neighbors and will miss his wave, his "Hi, neighbor" and his teasing that I don't have to walk to the Post Office, (which I do for exercise), because "that is what that little red flag is for". I am sure you are laughing in heaven, Bill. Rex and JoAnn Dachenbach
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Jim Snow
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My deepest sympathies to the family of Bill Newton. ''Newt'' was a wonderful guy. I had lots of laughs with him. He was a great neighbor back in the day. I had tremendous respect for him. He really helped me out one time back in my younger days when I made a really foolish mistake. He really went to bat for me. I never ever forgot that. He would remind me of it from time to time. LOL. I'm glad I knew him. Another really fine Oregon person gone way to soon. Sincerely, Jim Snow.
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Susan Gehn
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Bill worked with my husband at the Town of Madison Police Department. I did not know him well, but my husband spoke fondly and highly of him. To clear my mind and relieve stress, I like to jog. Many mornings, when jogging on Oak Street in Oregon, I would be greeted by Bill in his pick up truck. He always had a big smile and a big wave. That warm gesture made my day brighter and always brought me peace. More Bills are needed in this world!!!!