Hal Fox

Hal Fox died after a brief hospitalization on Tues. Oct, 28, 2025.

Hal was born in Dixon, IL Sept. 3, 1938 to Harold F. Fox, Sr. and Helen (Grabs) Fox. Hal grew up in Dixon until he was 16 years old. After his mother's death in 1955, he and his father moved to Plymouth, WI.

Hal met the love of his life Carol (Suhrke) at the beginning of their Junior year at Plymouth High School and married June 10, 1961. He is survived by Carol, his daughter Ann E. Fox and son-in-law Kevin Virobik.

Hal graduated from Plymouth High School (Class of 1957). He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and served in active duty as a Corpsman for the Marines and Seabees; he also served in the U.S. Army Reserve for a total of 22 years of military duty.

Hal obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh benefitting from the G.I.Bill. He worked as an Art Teacher in the Kimberly School District for 23 years.

Hal's interest in sculpture led him to found “Gold Creations” as a side hustle where he created original-design, custom jewelry for friends and family.

Hal was an avid fisherman who loved catching Walleyes and Northerns in Northwest Ontario, Canada where he returned every summer for 50+ years releasing more than 99% of the fish he caught as part of his passion for sustainable conservation.

In retirement he and Carol traveled to all eight continents and more than 70 countries where he was able to visit many renowned art museums and galleries and to taste exotic cuisines. He and Carol especially enjoyed going on cruises as Hal never tired of going to sea.

Hal also enjoyed playing pool both in league play while wintering at Roadhaven in Arizona as well as casual play with friends at The Varsity Club in Oshkosh.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jim.

A visitation will be held from 9a – 11a on Friday, Nov. 14th immediately followed by a memorial service at 11a at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home located at 100 Lake Pointe Drive (off of Witzel) in Oshkosh, WI.