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Milton Fannin Obituary
Milton Thomas Fannin, age 86, Hortonville, died suddenly Wednesday, June 20, 2012 after a long and pretty wonderful life.
He was born to Violet and Harry Fannin, May 1st, 1926 in Valley City, Ohio and grew up in Crandon, Wisconsin. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and left as a Seaman 1st class in 1946. He met Cleo Castonia in 1947, married her in 1948 and stayed married to her for 63 years. Milt and Cleo settled in Hortonville in 1953 where they owned and operated Fannin Oil Co. until his retirement in 1987. Milt was a Village Trustee and a proud past Commander of the American Legion Post 55.
Milt leaves behind his wife Cleo, his sons Jerry (Laurie), Peter (Cindy), Robin (Kate), John, Martin, and Patrick (Amy), 20 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 8 great grand children, 8 step great grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son Thomas, brothers Allen and Eugene, and great grandson Liam.
Funeral services will be held at Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home, 109 Main St., Hortonville, Saturday June 23, 2012, at 11:00 am with visitation preceding beginning at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers, please support the American Legion Post 55 in Hortonville.
You were a great and good man Milt. You will be missed and thought of every day. You left quite a legacy. We promise to make you proud.
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Memories and Condolences
for Milton Fannin
June 25, 2012
The Radtke family in Kenosha, WI, would like to send our condolences to the entire Fannin Family. We're so very sorry for your loss. Gene, Virginia & Doug Radtke.
Jim Boehm
June 24, 2012
To the Fannin family,
A good man is now with a great God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest regrets,
Sam, Jesse, Karen and Jim Boehm
chris williams
June 23, 2012
Sorry for your loss to the entire Fannin family.
Dan & Pat Bacon
June 23, 2012
Rob and Kate and Family , you have our deepest sympathy and prayers. I sure you have many fond memories. We will be thinking of you
June 22, 2012
Pete, Jerry, Robin, John, Marty ad PJ, You are so lucky to have had your father for 86 years! He was a kind, unassuming peaceful person. An ideal role model for all men. Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Ma, Thanks for the visit the other day. You are admired for your dedication.
I wish you all Peace of Mind and Peace at Heart.
Love,
Smitty and Family
Maggie Blaha
June 22, 2012
Cleo and family, I really don't know how to respond to this news. Blackie's passing is another notch in the string of losses in Tom's family. This is a rare time of no chuckles which always were a part of being with you and Blackie. I have such warm and wonderful memories of the cousin parties when Tom and I participated. If we weren't there Mom and Dad always shared the pictures. I want to come so that I could visit with the Castonia family members but my son, Paul and his wife are coming up from Chicago. Please feel the hug I am sending all of you.
Larry & Susie Young
June 22, 2012
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
JoAnn & Craig Meyer
June 22, 2012
Cleo and family,
Milt was a asset to our community and loved his family very much. My parents loved to visit with him when he delivered their fuel. He is now in heaven with his son and will keep an eye on the rest of you down here. We will keep you in our prayers..
God Bless You All
susie&charlie
June 22, 2012
This feels really bad. Milt and Cleo and the boys have been like family to us and we love you all. He was such a dear.
Pete Fannin
June 22, 2012
Until we meet again.
Laura
June 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fannin family.
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