Alain Fougere

Alain Fougere was born in Paris France December 14, 1937. He came to the US after the war with his mother and step Father at 17 years of age. He worked as a courier on a bike having a great sense of direction in New York City. He became a gifted photographer taught by his step Father. Later he was employed as a photo finisher working computer programs for the machines and building photo developing systems. He did many wedding and special occasion photos. His photo finishing business brought him to Wisconsin. He resided in Hustisford with his wife Maggie until she preceded him in death in 2000.After retirement he did much volunteer work for Dodge County Special Olympics and ARC Dodge County. He was helper, companion, travel buddy and Life Partner to Dona Fritzel from 2007 to the present. They shared many travels to Ireland, Panama, Alaska and Hawaii as well as 3 trips back to France to visit Family. Also enjoyed were many domestic tours by bus, plane and train.He was preceded in death by his only sister Danielle and wife Maggie. He is survived by Dona Fritzel and her children Megan Fritzel of Waupun and Jennifer (Patrick) Schilcher of Appleton. Also step Grandchildren in Texas and many Nieces and Nephews.He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Horicon. His faith was his Rock.Celebration of Life will be held as Covid restrictions lift. Please Vaccinate. Memorials can be made to Dodge County Special Olympics and Arc, Or Sacred Heart of Horicon.Sincere Thanks to Hospice Care Agnesian, SSM Dialysis center of Beaver Dam, Nurses and Doctors who cared for him for many years. What a blessing you were. Also Drivers from ADRC who made his journeys possible.

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