Burton "Red" Wilcox, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully with family at his side at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg on Sunday, September 12, 2010.
Red was born on June 16, 1932 in Tunnel City, WI, the son of Frank and Ada (Davis) Wilcox.
Following his return from service with the 187th US Army- Regimental Combat Team in Korea, he ran Wilcox Foods, a successful neighborhood market at the corner of Mound and Orchard streets in Madison.
It was there that many local residents and UW students alike experienced his warmth, kindness and generosity.
Red was also known for his many years of service to the St. James Catholic Church in his neighborhood.
Red married Mary Endres in May 1954 who died shortly after giving birth to his first daughter, Ellen Wilcox (Scottsdale, Az).
Red married Loretta Bomkamp on May 18th, 1957 with whom he spent the rest of his 53 years.
Red is further survived by his Daughter and son-in-law Diane & Thomas Rundle of Madison, Grandchildren Nicholas Rundle (fiancé Angela Davis) of San Jose, Ca, Kristen Rundle of Newark, Ca, Bradley Rundle of Madison and Tyler Wilcox of Scottsdale, Az.
He is also survived by Sisters Elaine Demars of Portage, Lorraine Hanson of Madison and Leila (Saxby) Collander of Middleton and In-Laws Lucy & Sam Troia, Paul & Diane Bomkamp, Agnes Pogreba, Ken & Dorthy Bomkamp, Jim & Marge Roh and Jean Wilcox.
Red was preceded in death by his best friend Pete Annen, big brother "Rod" Wilcox, brother-in-law and hunting pal Earl Demars and in-laws Joe Ryan, Al Pogreba, Hank Endres, Doug Hanson, Alex Collender, Warren & Maryanne(Ryan) Blabaum, Gene Tisdale, Alice (Tisdale)& Harry Shuette.
Other than his family, Red's true love was his Richland County farm, which he and Loretta bought from Loretta's parents and dairy farmers Otto and Helen Bomkamp.
Red spent his retirement years working in the woods returning cornfields to forest, planting and caring for black walnut trees.
Red was an avid outdoorsman and taught many of his numerous nieces and nephews how to hunt and respect the land and all of its wildlife.
A Memorial Service for Red will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Muscoda, Wisconsin on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
A Visitation will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M.
The Picha Funeral Home of Hillsboro assisted the family with their arrangements.
Red was born on June 16, 1932 in Tunnel City, WI, the son of Frank and Ada (Davis) Wilcox.
Following his return from service with the 187th US Army- Regimental Combat Team in Korea, he ran Wilcox Foods, a successful neighborhood market at the corner of Mound and Orchard streets in Madison.
It was there that many local residents and UW students alike experienced his warmth, kindness and generosity.
Red was also known for his many years of service to the St. James Catholic Church in his neighborhood.
Red married Mary Endres in May 1954 who died shortly after giving birth to his first daughter, Ellen Wilcox (Scottsdale, Az).
Red married Loretta Bomkamp on May 18th, 1957 with whom he spent the rest of his 53 years.
Red is further survived by his Daughter and son-in-law Diane & Thomas Rundle of Madison, Grandchildren Nicholas Rundle (fiancé Angela Davis) of San Jose, Ca, Kristen Rundle of Newark, Ca, Bradley Rundle of Madison and Tyler Wilcox of Scottsdale, Az.
He is also survived by Sisters Elaine Demars of Portage, Lorraine Hanson of Madison and Leila (Saxby) Collander of Middleton and In-Laws Lucy & Sam Troia, Paul & Diane Bomkamp, Agnes Pogreba, Ken & Dorthy Bomkamp, Jim & Marge Roh and Jean Wilcox.
Red was preceded in death by his best friend Pete Annen, big brother "Rod" Wilcox, brother-in-law and hunting pal Earl Demars and in-laws Joe Ryan, Al Pogreba, Hank Endres, Doug Hanson, Alex Collender, Warren & Maryanne(Ryan) Blabaum, Gene Tisdale, Alice (Tisdale)& Harry Shuette.
Other than his family, Red's true love was his Richland County farm, which he and Loretta bought from Loretta's parents and dairy farmers Otto and Helen Bomkamp.
Red spent his retirement years working in the woods returning cornfields to forest, planting and caring for black walnut trees.
Red was an avid outdoorsman and taught many of his numerous nieces and nephews how to hunt and respect the land and all of its wildlife.
A Memorial Service for Red will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Muscoda, Wisconsin on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
A Visitation will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M.
The Picha Funeral Home of Hillsboro assisted the family with their arrangements.
Burton "Red" Wilcox, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully with family at his side at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Fitchburg on Sunday, September 12, 2010.
Red was born on June 16, 1932 in Tunnel City, WI, the son of Frank and Ada (Davis) Wilcox.
Following his return from service with the 187th US Army- Regimental Combat Team in Korea, he ran Wilcox Foods, a successful neighborhood market at the corner of Mound and Orchard streets in Madison.
It was there that many local residents and UW students alike experienced his warmth, kindness and generosity.
Red was also known for his many years of service to the St. James Catholic Church in his neighborhood.
Red married Mary Endres in May 1954 who died shortly after giving birth to his first daughter, Ellen Wilcox (Scottsdale, Az).
Red married Loretta Bomkamp on May 18th, 1957 with whom he spent the rest of his 53 years.
Red is further survived by his Daughter and son-in-law Diane & Thomas Rundle of Madison, Grandchildren Nicholas Rundle (fiancé Angela Davis) of San Jose, Ca, Kristen Rundle of Newark, Ca, Bradley Rundle of Madison and Tyler Wilcox of Scottsdale, Az.
He is also survived by Sisters Elaine Demars of Portage, Lorraine Hanson of Madison and Leila (Saxby) Collander of Middleton and In-Laws Lucy & Sam Troia, Paul & Diane Bomkamp, Agnes Pogreba, Ken & Dorthy Bomkamp, Jim & Marge Roh and Jean Wilcox.
Red was preceded in death by his best friend Pete Annen, big brother "Rod" Wilcox, brother-in-law and hunting pal Earl Demars and in-laws Joe Ryan, Al Pogreba, Hank Endres, Doug Hanson, Alex Collender, Warren & Maryanne(Ryan) Blabaum, Gene Tisdale, Alice (Tisdale)& Harry Shuette.
Other than his family, Red's true love was his Richland County farm, which he and Loretta bought from Loretta's parents and dairy farmers Otto and Helen Bomkamp.
Red spent his retirement years working in the woods returning cornfields to forest, planting and caring for black walnut trees.
Red was an avid outdoorsman and taught many of his numerous nieces and nephews how to hunt and respect the land and all of its wildlife.
A Memorial Service for Red will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Muscoda, Wisconsin on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
A Visitation will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M.
The Picha Funeral Home of Hillsboro assisted the family with their arrangements.
Red was born on June 16, 1932 in Tunnel City, WI, the son of Frank and Ada (Davis) Wilcox.
Following his return from service with the 187th US Army- Regimental Combat Team in Korea, he ran Wilcox Foods, a successful neighborhood market at the corner of Mound and Orchard streets in Madison.
It was there that many local residents and UW students alike experienced his warmth, kindness and generosity.
Red was also known for his many years of service to the St. James Catholic Church in his neighborhood.
Red married Mary Endres in May 1954 who died shortly after giving birth to his first daughter, Ellen Wilcox (Scottsdale, Az).
Red married Loretta Bomkamp on May 18th, 1957 with whom he spent the rest of his 53 years.
Red is further survived by his Daughter and son-in-law Diane & Thomas Rundle of Madison, Grandchildren Nicholas Rundle (fiancé Angela Davis) of San Jose, Ca, Kristen Rundle of Newark, Ca, Bradley Rundle of Madison and Tyler Wilcox of Scottsdale, Az.
He is also survived by Sisters Elaine Demars of Portage, Lorraine Hanson of Madison and Leila (Saxby) Collander of Middleton and In-Laws Lucy & Sam Troia, Paul & Diane Bomkamp, Agnes Pogreba, Ken & Dorthy Bomkamp, Jim & Marge Roh and Jean Wilcox.
Red was preceded in death by his best friend Pete Annen, big brother "Rod" Wilcox, brother-in-law and hunting pal Earl Demars and in-laws Joe Ryan, Al Pogreba, Hank Endres, Doug Hanson, Alex Collender, Warren & Maryanne(Ryan) Blabaum, Gene Tisdale, Alice (Tisdale)& Harry Shuette.
Other than his family, Red's true love was his Richland County farm, which he and Loretta bought from Loretta's parents and dairy farmers Otto and Helen Bomkamp.
Red spent his retirement years working in the woods returning cornfields to forest, planting and caring for black walnut trees.
Red was an avid outdoorsman and taught many of his numerous nieces and nephews how to hunt and respect the land and all of its wildlife.
A Memorial Service for Red will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Muscoda, Wisconsin on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
A Visitation will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M.
The Picha Funeral Home of Hillsboro assisted the family with their arrangements.
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