W.J. McDermott Obituary

Wauwatosa, WI - Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024 at the age of 93.Beloved husband of Dolores. Loving father of Mary (Carl) Strohmaier and James (Karen). Adored grandpa of Sara Strohmaier, Melissa McDermott and Peter "Mac" McDermott. Mac was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Edith, and his sister Doris Hunter. Mac will be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.

Mac grew up in Hustisford, WI on his family farm, Hyland Farm. He raised sheep and cattle throughout his childhood before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural College. He later went on to proudly serve our country in the Korean War. He joined the Army serving in the counterintelligence corps in Tokyo Japan. Upon returning home, Mac started his 50-year career in the livestock business with Pipes-McDermott and the Milwaukee Stockyards. Mac was active in the Masonic Lodge, the Lebanon Historical Society and the First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa. Mac will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lebanon Historical Society or First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please see BeckerRitter.com for further details.