Joe Ray Fitzpatrick Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joe Ray Fitzpatrick (Dunlap, Iowa) is shared. Joe, born on May 7, 1947 in Denison, Iowa, passed away on October 30, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Joe will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Joe by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Joe is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Joe’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Fitzpatrick and Regina Fitzpatrick (Rule); his wife Katie; his son Johnny Abernathy; and his sister Jeanne Hoffmann (Jim).
He is survived by: his children, Annette (Bob Burks) of Omaha and Joe Mike Fitzpatrick (Consuelo) of Dow City; and his siblings, Sister Jude Fitzpatrick of West Des Moines, John Fitzpatrick (Beverly) of Hot Springs and Jim Fitzpatrick of Sun City, Arizona. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fouts Funeral Home- Dunlap (500 Court St, Dunlap, IA 51529). A prayer was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (509 S 3rd St, Dunlap, IA 51529). A burial was held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at the Dow City Cemetery (1838 Lincoln Hwy, Dow City, IA 51528).
