Avis Fry Obituary (1927

Avis Ione Fry, age 89, of Lime Ridge, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg. She was born on February 27, 1927 in the Township of Bear Creek, Sauk County, the daughter of LaVird and Beulah Prouty. On September 7, 1944, she was married to Lawrence "Red" Fry. Avis worked at the Sauk County Health Care Center for twenty seven years, retiring in 1987. After retirement, she and Red resided on the family farm in the summers and became snow birds in the fall traveling to Buckeye, Arizona. She enjoyed the sun and fellowship with lifelong friends. Avis worked hard all her life farming and raising her five children. She also enjoyed caring for others in need. She was a lifetime member of the Sandusky United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of seventy one years, Lawrence; five children: Margo (Roger) Johnson, of Lime Ridge; Donna (Bill) Louis, of Belvidere, IL; Larry (MaryKay) Fry, of Rotonda West, FL; Wendy Maginnis, of Madison and Tammy (Dave) Bauer, of Hillpoint; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister: Genevieve (Charlie) Ziesemer, of Milwaukee; one sister-in-law: Betty Schulz, of Delevan; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandchild: Paul Maginnis; one great-grandchild: Joel Neary; one brother: Donald Prouty and one sister: June Colvin Katuin. Memorial services will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Sandusky United Methodist Church, rural Hillpoint with Pastors Wesley and Elizabeth Jacob officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sandusky United Methodist Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Friday May 13, 2016 Friday May 13, 2016 10:00 A.M. to 12 noon 12 noon Sandusky United Methodist Church - Hillpoint Sandusky United Methodist Church - Hillpoint