1919
Milton
2015
Milton Towle
August 20, 1919 — November 18, 2015
Milton "Sonny" Towle, 96, of Wausau passed away at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.
He was born in Wausau on August 20, 1919 to the late Clarence and Irma (Volkman) Towle. On October 4, 1941, Milt married Bernice "Bunny" Schoepke in Iron River, MI. As a young man, he joined one of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in northern Wisconsin. In 2013, Milt, along with some other "CCC boys" were honored at the 80th anniversary of the Federal Works Program held at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River, WI. After his two years with the Corps, he was then drafted and served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. Upon returning from the Army, he started driving truck for Hillside Transit, Albrent Freight and finally for Marathon Electric for 23 years. While there, Milt received many distinguished awards for safe driving and admirable service to the company.
After retirement, he assisted his children in various business ventures. Milt and his wife of 72 years, spent time traveling in their RV touring several states including Alaska and into Canada. They also traveled to Hawaii twice to celebrate their anniversaries. Their RV excursions were shared with their daughter and son-in-law traveling to Texas. Milt's other interests included hunting in remote parts of Alaska and Canada for big game. After Bernice passed away, he enjoyed spending some winter months in South Texas with his daughter.
Milton is survived by his children, Cheryl (Errol) Cradit of Harlingen, Tex., Duayne "Butch" (Pat) of Schofield, Alan (Rosemary) of Wausau, and Kevin (Sheila) of Weston, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jerome (Sandy) Towle of Weston and Clarence (Marie) Towle Jr., of Tomahawk. Milt was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, a brother and several sisters.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until Noon on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau. Entombment will be private at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum at Restlawn Memorial Park.
You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Renaissance in Weston for the special care and attention given to Milt. We also wish to acknowledge the many friends he made while living there for nearly two years.
He was born in Wausau on August 20, 1919 to the late Clarence and Irma (Volkman) Towle. On October 4, 1941, Milt married Bernice "Bunny" Schoepke in Iron River, MI. As a young man, he joined one of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in northern Wisconsin. In 2013, Milt, along with some other "CCC boys" were honored at the 80th anniversary of the Federal Works Program held at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River, WI. After his two years with the Corps, he was then drafted and served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. Upon returning from the Army, he started driving truck for Hillside Transit, Albrent Freight and finally for Marathon Electric for 23 years. While there, Milt received many distinguished awards for safe driving and admirable service to the company.
After retirement, he assisted his children in various business ventures. Milt and his wife of 72 years, spent time traveling in their RV touring several states including Alaska and into Canada. They also traveled to Hawaii twice to celebrate their anniversaries. Their RV excursions were shared with their daughter and son-in-law traveling to Texas. Milt's other interests included hunting in remote parts of Alaska and Canada for big game. After Bernice passed away, he enjoyed spending some winter months in South Texas with his daughter.
Milton is survived by his children, Cheryl (Errol) Cradit of Harlingen, Tex., Duayne "Butch" (Pat) of Schofield, Alan (Rosemary) of Wausau, and Kevin (Sheila) of Weston, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jerome (Sandy) Towle of Weston and Clarence (Marie) Towle Jr., of Tomahawk. Milt was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, a brother and several sisters.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until Noon on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau. Entombment will be private at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum at Restlawn Memorial Park.
You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Renaissance in Weston for the special care and attention given to Milt. We also wish to acknowledge the many friends he made while living there for nearly two years.
Cemetery
Restlawn Memorial ParkTown of Texas, WI
Visitation
Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Services302 Spruce Street
Wausau, WI 54401
Monday, November 23, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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