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Grant Kresge Obituary

Kresge, Grant C. Passed away on October 18, 2007, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of June (nee Hefty) for 54 years. Loving father of Dr. Dean (Kati) Kresge of Stoughton, WI, Ann (Dr. Mike Nord) Kresge of Salem, Oregon and Paul Kresge of Holly Michigan. Loving grandfather of Patrick Michael, David Ryan, Daniel James Kresge and Chloe Kresge Nord. Also survived by his nieces Linda and Kay. Grant graduated with a MBA from Marquette University and a degree in Engineering from Lehigh University. He was a WWII Naval Officer. He was an employee of Allis Chalmers where he did International Sales and Research development . He was also employed for 11 years as a production manager for S. C. Johnson Wax in Racine. A long time resident of Wauwatosa and member of Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church. Grant was an advocate for the mentally ill and an active member of several mental health advocacy organizations. He enjoyed organic gardening, collecting books, art and fishing. A Memorial Service will be 2PM on Monday, October 22 at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church Chapel, 1529 Wauwatosa Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church or Stanley Research Foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Service 10121 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa (414) 774-5010

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 21, 2007.

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Kalane Wong

October 27, 2007

A fond farewell to the man I knew as "Mr. Kresge". I remember him as an incredibly kind and gentle soul who was just very nice to be around. A most patient and generous father, he drove his daughter Ann and I to countless "events" during our teenage years and seemed to have an abundance of good humor. Mr. Kresge had a fine sense of what was important in his life. With his actions, he provided inspiration.

Judy Strauss

October 22, 2007

Dear June and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. He was tireless advocate for mental health consumers and always insprational and hopeful for the future. I will miss his eriodic calls about new group homes options and other updates. Please take comfort in the wondeful memories of him. You have my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Judy Strauss
Jewish Family Services

Carin Pittleman

October 22, 2007

Dear June and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. In the short time I knew him, I could tell he was a dynamic individual and lived his life to the fullest. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Carin Pittleman
Jewish Family Services

Ghaplain Gloria Krasno

October 21, 2007

Dear June and Family,

I cannot imagine a world without Grant Kresge.
His star will never fade
in the many arenas of his work/ his advocacy/
his larger than life concerns and actions.
It was always my great pleasure to work alongside Grant.

May you and the family take comfort in the time you had together.
Relationships remain forever.

Condolences and blessings,
Gloria Krasno

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