Hugh Cox

MADISON-Hugh Cox, age 81, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital. He was born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Winnefred (Morgan) Cox. Hugh was united in marriage to Dorothy Nagel on Aug. 22, 1959. He graduated from Loras Academy High School in 1947, then was stationed in Germany during the Korean War in the mid 1950's. Upon returning to the U.S., Hugh pursued his education in engineering. He became a resident of Madison, where he and Dorothy settled long term and raised their five children. In Madison, he worked as a real-estate broker, as a hydraulic design engineer. Hugh enjoyed traveling, vacationing in Hayward, canoeing on Spider Lake, and most recently joining friends for coffee at McDonalds. Best of all, Hugh loved spending time with his family, and cherished long drives with his wife, Dorothy. He is survived by his wife; children, Randy Cox, Cheri (Michael) Herro, Pam (Timothy) Slauenwhite, and Caryn (JJ) Vosskamp; 10 grandchildren; and brothers, Louis, Thomas, Paul, and Richard. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian; brothers, Cletus, Roger, and James; and sister, Dorothy Schilling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding and military honors to follow the Mass. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1111 Davis Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, and also at the church from 10:30 until the time of Mass on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family who will establish a fund at a later date. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family who will establish a fund at a later date. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, and also at the church from 10:30 until the time of Mass on Tuesday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding and military honors to follow the Mass.