FITCHBURG - John G. Gits, age 59, of Fitchburg, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 1, 1963, in Marshall, Minn., the son of Greg and Marty (Ford) Gits.

John graduated from Bemidji High School in 1982 and continued on to UW-Eau Claire. He married Lisa Sinkule on July 13, 1991, in Janesville, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. John worked as a salesperson for Konica Minolta. He was a proud member of Pheasants Forever.

John lived by the words of Lewis Hamilton’s famous quote, "A negative mind will never give you a positive life." He loved listening to 80s and 90s music and watching Wisconsin sports. He enjoyed cooking, playing golf, hunting and especially spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Maddy Gits (fiancé Michael Wilson); brother, Charlie (Kim) Gits; sisters, Helen (Wayne) Yarmoska, Judy (Pat) Klaers; brother-in-law, Gayle Nelson; and best friend, Steve (Lisa) Black. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Iffa Nelson.

A celebration of life will be held at LIBERTY STATION TAVERN, 2161 Rimrock Road, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Memorials may be gifted in John’s name to Agrace HospiceCare or Pheasants Forever.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002

John G Gits

December 01, 1963 - October 25, 2023

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