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William Daubs

May 2, 1950 — November 9, 2021

William Daubs

William Daubs, age 71, of Fountain City, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse.

He was born on May 2, 1950 in Chicago, the son of the late Monte G. and Patricia (Slater) Daubs.
Bill honorably served his Country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. He served during the Vietnam War and due to injuries sustained during his service, earned the prestigious Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged on July 25, 1973.
On November 7, 1970, Bill was united in marriage to Dorothy Wnuk in Chicago, IL.
Bill was a longtime employee of United Parcel Service, retiring in 2000.
He will be remembered for his love of watching sports, listening to music and attending the U.S. Marine Corps reunion gatherings.
His greatest love was the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Survived by his wife, Dorothy of Fountain City; 2 daughters, Julia Daubs, of Fountain City and Jacqueline Daubs of Chicago; grandchildren, Samuel Frausto, Alec Daubs, Monica Paulson, Aaron Mendoza, Jr., Ariel Hughes, Ava Mendoza and Kane Daubs; one great grandchild, Marley Smith; also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his dear son, Billy Anthony Daubs; 2 sisters and 1 brother.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Parish in Fountain City with Fr. Arul Doss as Celebrant. full military honors will be held immediately after the Mass at the Church. William will be laid to rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again on Monday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the Mass all at the church.

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Visitation

Sunday, November 14, 2021

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

St. Marys Catholic Church-Immaculate Conception Parish

2 North Hill Street, Fountain City, WI 54629

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Mass of Christian Burial

Monday, November 15, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

St. Marys Catholic Church-Immaculate Conception Parish

2 North Hill Street, Fountain City, WI 54629

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