Gilman C. Voss
April 06, 1940 - June 04, 2015
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OREGON- Gilman C. Voss, age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died suddenly on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from an aortic aneurysm. He was born on April 6, 1940, the son of Gilman and Virginia (Schroeder) Voss. He lived most of his life in the West Middleton and Oregon areas. He was a graduate of Middleton High School, earned a PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He started his career in education as a chemistry teacher, was an assistant principal at Lafollette and West High Schools in Madison, and was head principal of Oregon High School. Gil loved music and played tuba in the UW marching band and every year after in polka bands. He lived life to the fullest, playing with his band, Buttons and Banjo right up to the night before he died. Gil was a member of West Middleton Lutheran Church, chairperson of the church building committee, and was president of the Middleton Junction Cemetery Association. He enjoyed playing softball and cards, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, UW Badgers basketball, and Green Bay Packers football, and taking road trips all over the U.S. and Europe. He had a passion for coaching baseball and softball, working with kids from age 5 to 70. He was endlessly creative and inspired the same in others. Gil is survived by his wife, Carol; and his three children, Michael (Laura) Voss of Cody, Wyoming, Ann Voss (John) Peterson of Middleton, and Christopher (Lori) Voss of Verona; seven grandchildren, Matthew Voss (and two great-grandchildren Navy and Remy) and Martin (Jessica) Voss, Cole and Brett Peterson, Raina, Jared, and Audrey Voss; two brothers, John (Kathy) Voss and Paul (Pam) Voss; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his second mother Kathryn, and his brother David. Funeral services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, Middleton at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, with Pastor Ted Lindquist presiding. Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, June 8, 2015 from 4 pm until 7 pm., and also on Tuesday, from 10 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Bob Graham
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Although I didn't see you often, Gil and Carol, you were in my thoughts almost every day. I jogged to his polka band just this week using the CD. Gil was one of the great tuba players, a college house and band mate, and forever a really nice guy and a long distance friend.. I will miss you Gil. My condolences to you, Carol, and all of your family. I guess the Lord needed a tuba player.
I want to share my love to all of you.
Bob Graham
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Roy Endres
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Here is a "hail & farewell " to a High School classmate, and friend to everyone he knew. He left the world in a better place and he will be missed. May God bring peace to his entire family as they mourn his departure.
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John L. Ersland
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It just isn't fair that someone so young and vibrant as Gil is taken away from us so soon. Early in our years at Middleton Grade School he lived right across the street from us on Bristol Street in the home his dad built and later sold to Kathy Kubista's family. Blessed Be The Memory of Gilman Voss.
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Helen Schoebel
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This was sad to hear. My condolences to the Voss family. I was Gil's secretary when he was the principal at Oregon High School. Thank you Gil for your years of service to education. May you rest in peace.
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Len & Marie Kaczmarzyk
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Our deepest sympathy to the Voss family and friends.
Gil played with Buttons & Banjo for our 50th anniversary. We always enjoyed his music and his jokes.
He will be greatly missed.
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Gayle Ellis
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We didn't know Gil. But we know his brother Paul. And we know how highly Paul spoke of Gil and how much Paul loved him. May he rest in peace.
Gayle and Dick Ellis