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Milton Dale Strang
1929 - 2010 (80 years)1. Milton Dale Strang was born 13 Sep 1929, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States (son of Milton Laverne Strang and Mildred Geneve Heydon); died 11 Jul 2010, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried 15 Jul 2010, Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, , Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- Military: US Army during the Korean War
- Misc: two daughtes with ? Allert
- Occupation: employee of University of Wisconsin
- Obituary: 13 Jul 2010, , , Wisconsin, United States; Wisconsin State Journal
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Obituary
Milton Dale "Milt" Strang, age 80, of Madison WI, formerly of Black Earth, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 11, 2010.
He was born on Sept. 13, 1929, in Madison, the son of LaVerne and Mildred (Heydon) Strang. Milt grew up in Black Earth. He was united in marriage to the former Rachel Wild McCann on Sept. 10, 1971, in Madison. Milt worked for the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 40 years. His nickname was "Uncle Milty." Milt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of both the VFW Post No. 1318 Lakeside and American Legion of Black Earth. He was a member of Lake Edge United Church of Christ. Milt enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and inventing and collecting many unique gadgets. His greatest joy came from his family and how proud he was of them.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel; six children, Jeralyn (Bill) Hughes, Curt (Debbie) McCann, Rick McCann, all of Madison, Renae (Strang) (Randy) Ballwahn of DeSoto, Sandy (John) Schwenn of Madison, Shelly (Strang) (Zeke) Dupee of Black Earth; nine grandchildren, Tammy (Doug Morrill) Morrill Hughes, Patrick Hughes, Eric Ballwahn, Jamie Dupee, Leslie (Dan) Graham, Ashle McCann, Kelsey and Garrett Schwenn and Nicole Schroeder; five great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Kimberly, Kiara, Thresa and Cameron; three sisters and four brothers, Shirley (Irv) Williams of Black Earth, Avis (Don) Nesvacil of Merrimac, William Strang of Black Earth, James (Susie) Strang of Mazomanie, David (Marlene) Strang of Mazomanie, Larry (Janney) Strang of Black Earth and Jacolyn (Bernie) Bach of Black Earth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Milt was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and John Parkin; grandchild, Jacob John Schwenn; and niece, Heidi Strang.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, with a pass and review by the VFW Post No. 1318 at 5 p.m. and also a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Wertsch and all the staff at Wildwood Clinic. The staff at 4SW St. Mary's Hospital and HospiceCare for their compassionate care of Milt that made his last days so much easier.
"Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on earth is done, go to heaven a shoutin' love for the Father and Son."Â
Milton married Ruth Marie Allert 2 Jul 1955, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Ruth was born 27 Nov 1936, Sauk City, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 10 Mar 2011, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:Milton married Rachel Wild [Group Sheet]
2. Milton Laverne Strang was born 8 Nov 1907, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States (son of Oscar Erie Sparrow Strang and Lillie Mae Faulkner); died 11 Feb 1995, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- Misc: three other boys and three other girls
Milton married Mildred Geneve Heydon 24 Feb 1929. Mildred was born 1 Aug 1910, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 23 Nov 1996, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet]
3. Mildred Geneve Heydon was born 1 Aug 1910, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 23 Nov 1996, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Children:
- 1. Milton Dale Strang was born 13 Sep 1929, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 11 Jul 2010, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried 15 Jul 2010, Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, , Wisconsin, United States.
- Shirley Strang
- Carol Sharon Strang was born 12 Dec 1934, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 7 Dec 2006, Fitchburg, , Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
- Avis Strang
- William Oscar Strang
- James Leroy Strang
- David Strang
- Larry Strang
- Jacolyn Strang
Generation: 3
4. Oscar Erie Sparrow Strang was born 9 May 1874, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States (son of William Strang and Caroline Emily Price); died 22 Oct 1967, Verona, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 9 May 1874, Middlebury, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
- Census: 1880, Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
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6 in 1880 censusOscar married Lillie Mae Faulkner 27 Jan 1897, , Iowa, Wisconsin, United States. Lillie was born 21 Dec 1876, Grove Lake, , Minnesota, United States; died 16 Jun 1944, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet]
5. Lillie Mae Faulkner was born 21 Dec 1876, Grove Lake, , Minnesota, United States; died 16 Jun 1944, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 21 Dec 1867, Grove Lake, , Minnesota, United States
Children:
- Merval Irving Strang was born 24 Jun 1898, Iowa, , Wisconsin, United States; died 24 Jan 1930, Middlebury, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States.
- William Milo Strang was born 18 Jul 1900, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 19 Jun 1983, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
- Millard LeRoy Strang was born 4 Mar 1903, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 27 Mar 1963, Mazomanie, , Wisconsin, United States.
- Delta Mae Strang was born 28 Oct 1904, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 28 Oct 1904, Brigham, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States.
- 2. Milton Laverne Strang was born 8 Nov 1907, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 11 Feb 1995, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
- Fern Genevieve Strang was born 16 Oct 1913, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 4 Dec 2003, Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin, United States.
- Ruth Lillie Heydon was born 26 Dec 1901, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 27 Oct 2001, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
- 3. Mildred Geneve Heydon was born 1 Aug 1910, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; died 23 Nov 1996, Black Earth, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
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Generation: 4
8. William Strang was born 1835, North Bedeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada (son of Jesse Strang, Jr and Ann Powers); died 11 May 1908, Brigham, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- Military: Civil War
- Misc: seven children
- Occupation: farmer
- Residence: , , Wisconsin, United States
- AltBirth: 1835, , , Wisconsin, United States
- AltBirth: 15 Aug 1835, Charlottetown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Will: 4 Feb 1843, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Census: 1880, Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation: 1880, Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; farmer
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Residence:
resided with uncle David Power, of Wisconsin when he was in his early teens.
Will:
son - one sheep, desire that William may remain with my son in law Andrew Burns
Role: Heir
Census:
45 in 1880 censusWilliam married Caroline Emily Price 30 Apr 1870. Caroline was born 27 Jun 1845, Lower Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 8 Oct 1934, Barneveld, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet]
9. Caroline Emily Price was born 27 Jun 1845, Lower Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 8 Oct 1934, Barneveld, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events:
- Misc: three sons and five daughters
- Residence: Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1880, Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
- AltDeath: 8 Nov 1934, Barneveld, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States
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35 in 1880 censusChildren:
- Louisa Roberta Strang was born 9 Feb 1873, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 5 Mar 1967, Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States.
- 4. Oscar Erie Sparrow Strang was born 9 May 1874, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 22 Oct 1967, Verona, Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States.
- Richard Orville Strang was born 10 Jan 1876, Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 10 Oct 1964.
- William Oswald Strang was born 23 Jan 1878, Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 10 Oct 1964, Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States.
- Margaret Minerva Strang was born 11 May 1880, Barneveld, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 24 Apr 1973, , Dane, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States.
- Lucinda Rosetta Strang was born 8 May 1882, Middlebury, , Wisconsin, United States; died 23 Nov 1913, Tulare, Spink, South Dakota, United States.
- Sarah Ann Strang was born 1 May 1884, Brigham, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 28 May 1964, Monroe, , Wisconsin, United States.
- Mildred Evelynn Strang was born 20 Jan 1889, Brigham, , Wisconsin, United States; died 12 Dec 1980, Lodi, Columbia, Wisconsin, UNited states; was buried , Middlebury Cemetery, Brigham, Wisconsin, United States.
- 5. Lillie Mae Faulkner was born 21 Dec 1876, Grove Lake, , Minnesota, United States; died 16 Jun 1944, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
- Myrtle Belle Faulkner was born 8 Mar 1882, Barneveld, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States; died 29 Jul 1959, Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, United States.
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