Robert Wayne ‘Fitz’ Fitzsimmons, 76, of Vero Beach, passed away on April 18, 2014, after a valiant fight with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda; his sister, Carol Latoz; two half-sisters, Suzie and Cindy; four daughters, Lora (Greg) Leach, Darla (Andy) Urquhart, Shelly (Randy) Clark, and Stacey (Charlie) Fouche; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Turpin.
Fitzsimmons was born on June 29, 1937 in Danville, Ill., to Fred Fitzsimmons and Esther Mast Parent. He attended Westville High and graduated in 1955. He married Brenda Jumps in 1956.
He worked at Hyster in Danville and later owned his own construction company. He also worked as a hearing consultant for Beltone Hearing Aid Center. After moving to Florida he continued working laying tile and later at Sam’s Club.
He was loved and adored by his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was admired by his friends for his hard work and humor. He was a member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, hunting, playing cards, and fishing. He was truly loved by his family and friends and will be missed.
As Fitz would say “Well, what a guy oughta do is just lay down and go to sleep.” At his request, he will be cremated and no service will be held.
