Biography

Milton Thomas Fannin 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.

Visitation

Saturday June 23, 2012, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home
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Funeral Service

Saturday June 23, 2012, 11:00 AM at Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home
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