JANESVILLE - Michael DuBois, age 72, died on Sunday April 3, 2016 at his home
surrounded by family. He was born on Aug. 19, 1944 to Errol “Joe” and
Evelyn DuBois, and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1962.
Michael was passionate about music and was a member of the Madison
Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and, the Wisconsin Marching Band. He and his
first wife, Janalyn Kinder, were married in 1965. Together they raised
miniature dachshunds, showing them at field trials throughout the
country as members of the Badger Dachshund Club. Hockey was also an
activity that Michael enjoyed, including being a referee for youth
hockey games. Michael was employed at Oscar Mayer Foods for 30 years in
the plant. He later worked for Mounds Pet Food Warehouse where he met
his second wife Pamela whom he married in 2000. Other part time jobs
included delivering papers for the Wisconsin State Journal, delivering
parts for CARQUEST, and working at Blain’s Supply Warehouse. Favorite
activities for Michael were fishing, golfing, travel, sports, and just
spending time with his family, grandchildren and dogs. Michael had a
keen eye and special knack for capturing special moments wherever he
went; taking photos of everything he found beautiful or interesting.
Michael
is survived by his wife Pamela and her four sons – Mike, Heath, Kyle,
and Lucas; a daughter, Kim (Michael) of Monona; two sons, Scott of
Phoenix and Randall of Seattle; two sisters, Trish (Tim) O’Neil of
Madison, and Kathy (Jeff) Fujan of Poplar; a brother, Jerry (Linda) of
Madison; 5 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He is preceded
in death by his parents.
A memorial service to celebrate
Michael’s life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 12 noon, at All
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 1618 E. Racine St. in Janesville. A visitation
will be held at 11 a.m. until the time of service at the chapel.
Originally published on the All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Services website. Submitted by Jan Kinder DuBois.
