Stephen Dwight Schlough,

MADISON-Stephen D. Schlough, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1938, in Madison, the son of Walter and Eylene (Shea) Schlough. Steve completed his studies in engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He continued his career for numerous years in various cities and states before returning to Madison. Steve retired as Division Chief from the Department of Health and Social Services after 27 years to travel the world and enjoy his family and the fruits of life. Steve was an avid reader who enjoyed singing, as well as traveling with the Diocesan Choir. He loved being an armchair coach for the Green Bay Packers and UW Madison sports. A special favorite were his trips with family and friends from coast to coast in his RV. He also enjoyed going to BMW motorcycle rallies, yearly trips to Jamaica, time at his cottage, working on old cars, and puttering around. Steve is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Callahan) Schlough; daughter, Christie (John) Miller of Madison; his son, Paul (Ginger) Schlough of Denver, CO.; granddaughters, Heidi and Tatum Miller of Madison and brothers, Stuart (Sandy) Schlough and Charles (Michele) Schlough. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Erich Shea Schlough. A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton on Friday October 24, 2014 from 10 AM until Noon. A time of sharing will be led by his good friend Pastor Tom Collins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Dane and Columbia Counties. Steve loved his newspaper and the first thing he checked was the obits “to see if I was in it”. Oh, Phooydoop there you are. We love you and miss you. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761