Riley William Fulmer, age 66, of Kenosha/Montello, WI, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, in Montello, WI.
Born on January 4, 1955, to Leland and Verdelle (Wieske) Fulmer in Kenosha, WI. He attended schools in Kenosha and graduated from Tremper High with the class of 1973. Riley married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Petersen on August 30, 1975, going on to raise three children. They enjoyed many wonderful years together; Catherine preceded Riley in death January 17, 2021.
His first job after high school was at Northfield Block Company. He worked his way up in the company over the years and retired in March of 2021. He enjoyed spending time “Up North”, fishing, and being with his family.
Riley leaves behind his three children, Andrew Fulmer, Sarah (Michael) Hodges, and Laura Fulmer; three grandchildren, Ada, Madden, and Kane Hodges; and four siblings, Jane Kautzer, Amy (John) Fulmer-Vogel, Leland Timothy Jr. (Allison), and Nancy (James) DeNio. He is further survived by other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Catherine; grandson, Kellen Hodges; and two brothers, Lee “Dick” (Judy) and Jerold “Jerry”.
Riley’s children wish to thank all of their aunts, uncles, family and friends who have been of great support during this very difficult year.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Proko Funeral Home, 5111 60th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53144, at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held on Saturday, at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. To live stream the service, please copy and paste https://www.facebook.com/ProkoFuneralHome/live_videos/ into your browser at that time. The family kindly requests all in attendance to wear facial coverings in response the current pandemic.