William Caron

William “Billy” Fredrick Caron, age 62, of Faribault, passed away on September 27, 2026.

Billy was born on July 5, 1964, in Faribault, Minnesota, to William Johnson and Sandra Caron. He was raised in Faribault, where he attended high school before continuing his education at Vo-Tech, studying small appliance repair.

 

Throughout his working years, Billy held a variety of jobs, including positions at Land O’Lakes, Cybex, and Geneva Appliance. He was a hardworking man who took pride in providing for himself and those around him. As his health began to decline, he eventually had to step away from the workforce.

 

Billy faced his first battle with cancer in 2023 when he was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. After completing treatment, he proudly rang the bell on August 14, 2023, marking an important milestone in his journey. In the fall of 2025, Billy was diagnosed with brain cancer and continued to face his health challenges with courage and strength.

 

In 2011 Billy met Tracie Rosacker and moved in with her. He then found great joy and pride in farm life. He loved tending to his large garden, where he grew an abundance of fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. His 19 free rein chickens were another source of pride, and he cared for them diligently, making sure they were tended to at all the right times of the day. Billy also enjoyed caring for the 26 outdoor cats he and Tracie shared, each one becoming part of the family.

 

He looked forward to his weekly games of FanDuel sports, enjoyed reading Scripture from his Bible, and was a devoted fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. In his younger years, Billy also enjoyed playing on a softball league for years in Faribault. Whether he was in the garden, caring for his animals, cheering on his teams, or simply enjoying the things he loved, Billy found plenty of ways to make life interesting and enjoyable.

 

Billy leaves behind his beloved partner in life, Tracie Rosacker; mother, Sandy (Dan) Barker of Medford, MN; daughter, Mallory (Sean Weinberg) Teigen of Cape Coral, FL; grandson, Max; Tracie’s children, Nathan Lutgens, Matthew (Katie) Rosacker, Eli Lutgens, and Jessica Lutgens; Tracie’s grandchildren, Nevaeh Rosacker and Aria Nowak; Tracie’s mom, Kathryn Richardson; his half-sister, Cheryl Bickness; nephew, Devin Meyer; and his beloved cat, RU.

 

He was preceded in death by his dad and grandparents.

 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the State Street Chapel of the Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral Home in Waseca; Pastor Sarak Krolak will officiate.  Billy’s family will greet guests at a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Clinton Falls, MN.