Ellis McFadzen

Ellis McFadzen, 66, of Athelstane, Wisconsin passed away on October 12, 2024.Ellis was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 11, 1958 to parents William and Mary (nee Sennott) McFadzen. He graduated from Abbott Pennings High School in 1976.Ellis had a wandering spirit and a kind soul. In his younger years, he travelled around the country (often on his motorcycle) doing everything from apple picking in Wenatchee, Washington to building Pizza Huts in the Virgin Islands to climbing power poles to install cable in Texas. He settled back in Green Bay, Wisconsin and started his own successful Fiber Optics Company and worked there until his retirement. Ellis was a great conversationalist and an epic storyteller. He loved animals, hunting, fishing, the great outdoors and great music (especially John Prine and Arlo Guthrie). Ellis was always up for a game of Sheepshead or Cribbage. Over the years, his dogs were truly his best friends and he was an incredible dog trainer. Ellis is survived by his brother Mike (Sue) McFadzen, sisters Katie (Pat) Meacham, Maggie (Jeff) Christens, Amy (Amy) McNulty and Lisa (Paul) Kardish. He is also survived by his nephews Matt (Emily) and Hudson; his nieces Megan (Matt), Molly (Chris) and Kathleen (Andy); as well as many great nieces and nephews.Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary McFadzen and his brother Anthony. Ellis requested no formal service but he will be lovingly remembered by family and many friends.