Merwyn C. Milton Obituary (1928

Merwyn C. Milton, age 87 of Pardeeville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 17, 1928 in Buffalo Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Cecil M. Milton and Evelyn L. (Maynard) Milton. He was married to Beth V. Heaps on June 26, 1948 in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. Merwyn was a lifelong resident of Pardeeville. Merwyn graduated from Pardeeville High School and Military Schools. Various employment included Hill's Chevrolet, was a local business owner, Real Estate agent and Everbrite Corporation. He served in the Army during the World War II Japanese Occupation from 1946 to 1947 in Korea. Merwyn enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, golfing, gardening and was an avid Packer, Badger and Brewer fan. He was very active in North Scott Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Service Leader and other ministry activities. Merwyn also served on the Pardeeville village board, library board, fire department, American Legion Post 215 and Cub Scouts. He exhibited a great sense of humor throughout his entire life. Merwyn is survived by his wife of 68 years, children Barbara (Daniel) Jerome of Pardeeville, Allen (Susie) Milton of Georgetown, TX, Jeffrey Milton of Phoenix, AZ, Mitchell (Cheri') Milton of Pardeeville, 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. His is also survived by his sister Darlene (Ken) Gavinski, sister-in-law Eileen (Dean) Milton and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Evelyn (Maynard) Milton, step-father Ray Merrill, siblings Myrna (Leonard) Kruger, Patricia (Harold) Lueptow and Dean Milton. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11 at 11 AM at North Scott Baptist Church in Pardeeville. Interment with full military honors will take place at Pardeeville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 10 from 3 to 6 PM at Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville; 119 Industrial Drive, and again from 10 AM until the time of services at the church Monday. Memorials may be given to Agrace HospiceCare or the American Cancer Society. The family extends their thanks to Agrace HospiceCare and Remington House for their compassion and loving care. 2d:{