Milton O. Evenson

MILTON O. EVENSON

Milton O. "Milt" Evenson, passed away Oct. 10, 2010 at the age of 85, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 18, 1924 in the Town of Sherman, Dunn Co., WI to Edward and Edith (Retzloff) Evenson. He was raised in the Town of Sherman and attended Roach School.

Milton married Alice Markham on June 29, 1950 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Menomonie.

He hauled canned milk to Tramway cheese factory for 10 years, while he also farmed. He then worked at American Materials for 25 years. After retiring, he delivered auto parts for Sam's Auto until he was 80 years old.

In his younger years, Milt played baseball with the Lambs Creek Bears. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, a good game of cards and an ice cold beer with his family. Milt will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Milt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice; his children, Rhonda (Tom) Schneider, Nancy (Dave) Ponto, John (Karen) Evenson, Judy (Paul) Gabriel and Bob (Kari) Evenson; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog Abby.

He was preceded in death by his son Dan; his parents, Edward and Edith Evenson, brothers, Roy, Ralph, Clifford, Louis and Al; sisters, Margaret and LaVille.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Roy Clickner officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery at a later date.

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