Zeke — Shelly Jean Strang. [Group Sheet]

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:

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." 

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]

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]