Billy Fergot

Billy D. Fergot, 91, Edgar, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

He was born November 8, 1931, in Edgar, son of the late George and Marie (Devlin) Fergot. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the military and served in two branches, the Navy and Marine Corps., First Marine Division, serving in the Korean War. On February 12, 1955, he married Sylvia Berg from Edgar.

Starting his working career for Kresge Co. (K-Mart) he started in 1955 as a stock boy and retired in 1988 as a regional district manager. He was a member of the Edgar Lions Club, served as a chairman for the Parks Committee, sat on the Edgar Village Board, served as a Boy Scout representative and, along with his wife, Sylvia, started the Edgar annual Easter Egg Hunt for community children. For over 35 years, Billy was a member of the American Legion, Post No. 393, where he served as a commander and finance officer. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Sylvia; children: Daniel (Sandy Taylor), James (Kerri) and Janet; grandchildren: Jeremy Apel, Shannon Medina, Shelly Dixon, Joshua (Christina), Kristina, Zachary and Jacob Fergot; ten great-grandchildren; and brothers: Robert and Harold “Sam.”

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: George Jr., Roy and Gordon, and sisters: Marjorie Roberts, Edith Moore, Nancy Ulrich, and Janet.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. and again Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service, all at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 393 at St. John Cemetery, Edgar, following the Mass.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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