Jim was born on March 11, 1960, in Fort Atkinson to Norman and Stephanie (Thompson) Godfrey.  He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1978.  Jim thoroughly enjoyed his time in high school where he was known as the Gentle Giant. He was very involved with the FFA where he served as an officer and earned many awards and was able to compete at national events. Jim’s grandfather was an avid supporter of Jim’s FFA activities. He enjoyed working with his grandfather on his grandparent’s farm outside of Whitewater. Jim was an avid collector of John Deere collectibles, loved the Green Bay Packers, being outside and spending time cutting wood.  Jim enjoyed being  Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and would visit the elderly neighbors and shut-ins. Jim was a loving son, calling his mother daily at noon and after the Wheel of Fortune show when they would compare solving the puzzle.  Jim was very faithful in remembering birthdays, Christmas and special occasions with a card for his family.  He had a strong faith and was a regular supporter of the Marianist Mission.  Jim worked for Crummey’s Marina, Standard Process in Palmyra, and the lumber yard in Fort Atkinson.

William (Bill or Willy) was born April 29, 1946 in Janesville, WI to William and Mattie Haines.

William is survived by his children and their families, Michelle Bunge, Michael (Octavia) Haines and William Haines, his step-children Jim Blank and David Blank, the mother of his children, Barbara Jaeckel, his brother James, and his cat Buddy who he adopted from Touched By A Paw.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

William grew up in Milton, WI.  He graduated from Milton High in 1964.  He loved to tell stories about all the fun he had with his buddies growing up.  They held a very special place in his heart.

William was an avid Brewer, Packer, and Badger fan.  He was a gentle kind soul with big blue eyes and a beautiful smile.  Above all, he was the best dad and he was extremely proud of his children.

Ray was born on the 5th of May 1923 in Newburgh, NY.

He graduated from New Paltz, NY High School in 1941. He entered Hope College in Holland Michigan in September of 1941. After taking three years off to serve in the Army Air Corps, he graduated with a BA in secondary education, with a major in chemistry, in February 1948. He then earned his MA in secondary administration from the University of Michigan in June 1954. His Master’s studies were also interrupted by military service during the Korean War.

During Ray’s freshman year in college, he got a job at the Dutch Mill Restaurant where a pretty high school senior named “Micky” worked as a waitress. They were engaged to be married in January of 1943 just before Ray shipped off to serve in the Army Air Corps. Ray and Mildred Lorraine Russell were married on the 7th of July 1945 following his return from overseas duty.