Kevin C. Mcdermott

Kevin Charles McDermott, passed away unexpectedly with his wife and children at his side on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, from complications of his long-time kidney disease. Born in Fond du Lac, WI on December 9, 1948 to Royal and Ruth (Raiche) McDermott, Kevin graduated from Goodrich High School in 1967. He was a veteran, having served his country four years in the United States Air Force. On August 26, 1972 he married the love of his life, Cynthia Wing in Beaver Dam, WI. Kevin and Cindy treasured every moment of over 45 years of marriage. Kevin was involved in slow-pitch softball, bowling, and golf leagues. He was employed at Mercury Marine for 34 years, retiring in 2009.

He got great enjoyment in the annual Father’s Day golf outing with his sons; attended, umpired, and coached his children and grandchildren’s sporting events; loved to celebrate Fat Tuesday by cooking Cajun food for the whole family; he made the best cheesy potato soup and white chicken chili; he did all the candy and fudge making every Christmas and spent time with each child who wanted to make them with him. For 28 years they hosted the Haunted Halloween Tunnel near 10th and Park for thousands of trick or treaters. He enjoyed taking the grandchildren to the camper and sitting by the campfire. Kevin was proud to officiate the wedding of his granddaughter, Meganne in October.

Kevin was diagnosed with MDS Leukemia in 2016 and thanks to an anonymous bone marrow donor from Europe and following many bumps along the road, he beat his cancer and was in remission.



Those left to grieve his passing are his devoted wife, Cindy; his children, Amanda (Michael) Shady and their children, Meganne (Ben) Runge, Madisanne Shady, Zachary Shady, and Alisanne Shady; Steven (Tracy) McDermott and their son, Hollis; Bradley (Tamara) McDermott and daughter, Olivia; Roxanne (David) Staehler and their children, Caeleb Plante, Camron Staehler, and Dalton Jarvey; his brother, Thomas (Joyce) McDermott of Fox Lake; his mother-in-law, Clara Wing of Portage; sisters-in-law, Jeannie (Ed) Patrick, Debbie (Bill) Schrank, Melodie (Tom) Willihnganz, and Bonnie Kalbus; brother-in-law, Edwin “Tiger” Wing; special father and mother-in-law, Merlin and Betty Thom; sister-in-law, Carolyn Thom (MJ); nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; father-in-law, Edwin Wing; his brother, Royal (Joanne) McDermott; sister-in-law, Kathleen McDermott; and nephew, John McDermott.



The visitation will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with Rev. Jennifer C. M. Dawson officiating. Cremation has taken place.



The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Nirav Shah, his transplant doctor; his bone marrow donor, and the Bone Marrow Foundation for giving us this extra time with him and encourage all to donate blood in his honor or sign up to be a marrow donor.