Rocky Lee Cormican, age 71, of West Baraboo, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital.
Rocky, son of Elmer and Marjorie (Blodgett) Cormican was born September 18, 1952 in Baraboo. Rocky graduated from Baraboo High School in 1970. He graduated from MATC Diesel Mechanic program in 1978. On May 12, 1979, Rocky was united in marriage to Karen L. Anderson. He worked at Fabick (Fabco) Caterpillar for 38 years before retiring in 2016. Rocky enjoyed deer, goose, and turkey hunting with his friends and family. He also enjoyed playing Euchre and Sheepshead. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan, unless they weren’t playing how he thought they should be playing. He loved going to auctions, picking sweet corn, and sitting with his friends solving world problems.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Karen; children, daughter, Megan (Jason) Sentowski and son, Jason Cormican. He is also survived by his siblings, Ronald (Donna) Cormican, Roger (Judy) Cormican, Randy Cormican, Shelley Cormican, Russell (Jody) Cormican, several nieces, nephews, many extended family members and friends.
Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marjorie Cormican; two sisters, Dawn Cormican and Starr Simonds; father-in-law, Orrin K. Anderson; mother-in-law, Patricia Anderson and brother-in-law, Mark Anderson.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mustain, his nurses Linda and Ashley, SSM Health St. Clare-ER staff and SSM Health St. Clare-ICU staff. The family would like to especially thank Mandy Ertz at the Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Keller officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
Ron Jr August 13, 2024
Nephew Dresser , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss, he left this place much to early. Imagine the reunion with his mom, dad, Dawn, Star and other family. I always enjoyed the big get-togethers at grandpa and grandma’s when I was younger. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
dan and suzanne blnchard August 14, 2024
freind grand marsh , Wisconsin
SORRY HERE THIS ROGER AND JUDY
Marion (Lehman) DeShazo August 14, 2024
Neighbor Athens , Texas
My condolences to all the family, Rocky was a great guy.
Marion Lehman-DeShazo August 14, 2024
Former neighboy Athens , Texas
My condolences to the family. Rocky was a great guy.
Richard Daniel Moore August 14, 2024
Fabco/Fabick-Cat technical Instructor Green Bay , Wisconsin
As a Diesel Instructor at Fabick-Cat for 40 years, I was fortunate enough to have Rocky attended many of my classes. His participation in my classes was always useful, beneficial and enjoyable. Rocky is one of those people who I will always remember. My condolences to his family. Sincerely, Dick