Theodore "TJ" McLimans, age 41, of Fitchburg passed away at his home on Friday, June 12, 2015 from complications of diabetes. He was born on October 3, 1973 in Lancaster, WI to his parents Ed McLimans and Carolyn Rich. TJ graduated from Monache High School in Porterville, CA. TJ loved animals, video gaming, heavy metal, and was a loyal Patriots fan. After returning to Wisconsin he worked at PetSmart for the last 14 years. TJ was always a kind and gentle person. TJ is survived by his parents Ed (Patti) McLimans, of Verona, WI and Carolyn McLimans of Porterville, CA, siblings Stefanie (Carlos Diaz) of Las Vegas, NV, Tim (Cindy) Everson of Madison, WI, and Kevin (Alyssa) McLimans of Belleville, WI, a sister-in-law Holly Freidrich of Colfax, WI, nieces Kylee Everson and Lexi Everson, nephew Brodee Everson, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother Randy Everson. A gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.