John Fox

John P. Fox, age 48, of Hastings, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on April 17, 2011. He was the founder and owner of Precision Landscaping of Hastings for 30 years, 'making Hastings beautiful one lawn at a time'. He was born in Hastings on September 14, 1962 to Reinold 'Knob' and Pat Fox. John married Mary (Betzel) in Big River, WI on December 29, 1990. John loved his family and lived his life to the fullest. He was a charter member of the Hastings River Rats fishing club and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing, fishing and spending time with family and friends at his cabin in Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his father, Reinold 'Knob' Fox; sister in law, Linda Johnson; John is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Josh; Maddie and Megan; mother, Pat Fox; siblings, Pam Fox (Paul Tisdale); Cindy (Kevin) Moline; Dr. Jeff Fox; Debbie (Reid) Seipp; Jimmy Fox; and Tammy (John) Bacon; brothers in law, Phil (Mary) Betzel; Wally (Carol) Betzel; and Joe (Kathy) Betzel; nieces and nephews, Kelly; Jay; Alex; Max; Ryan (Godson); Ashley; Dominick; Sammy; Chris (Cory); Sara (Tim); Anne; Greg; Julie; Mike; Jeff; Lisa (son, Wyatt); Kevin; Jessica; Goddaughter, Becca; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday (4/20), 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation Tuesday (4/19), from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and one hour prior to mass on Wednesday. Interment St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery, Hastings. Pallbearers are John Bacon, Bruce Bremer, Chuck Deutsch, Jim Haugen, John Haugen, Lynn Johnson, Kraig Kerstetter, Cory Larson, Bob Medcraft, Dave Nolan, Dr. Jerry Perra, Mark Simacek, Dan Welshons, Dave Youngquist, Dr. Larry Schmid, John Zuzek and Scott Zuzek. Memorials Preferred. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit wisefamilyfh.com to view the memorial video and sign the online guest book.