Warren Uphoff

Uphoff, Warren W. "Red" MONONA/ MADISON Warren W. "Red" Uphoff, age 77, of Monona/Madison, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Warren was born at St. Marys Hospital in Madison on June 25, 1930, the son of Sally Ann (Lynch) and Sydner Uphoff. Warren grew up in Madison and Mazomanie where he graduated from Mazomanie High School in 1948. On June 9, 1951, Warren married Evelyn M. Sampson of Platteville, who was to remain his loving wife for 57 years. In January 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in January 1954, after dutifully serving his country for two years during the Korean War. Following his military service, Warren graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville with a bachelors of science degree in industrial arts education. Warren taught industrial arts and driver education in Monona and Brodhead. In addition to the classroom, Warren also bridged his passion for athletics with his abilities as a leader and mentor in coaching volleyball and basketball. Warren retired from his teaching career in 1988. During his lifetime he enjoyed boating and golfing, and was an avid fan of UW Football and the Chicago Cubs. His greatest joys were his daughters, Vicki and Kristi, and his grandchildren. After retirement, he and Evelyn enjoyed being snowbirds for 20 years in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn of Monona/Madison; daughters Vicki (Scott) Jordan of Monona and Kristi (Jeffrey) Klett of Beloit; grandchildren, Jacob, Kaila and Karina Klett and Nicholas Jordan; siblings, Ramona Hesselberg, Roberta Edgington, Sally Radecke, Sydner Uphoff and Louise Jencen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Katrina Rae Klett. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at 1 p.m. A private interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the HospiceCare Center of Dane County, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI, 53711. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 5 West at St Marys Hospital, to Dr. Rock and the caring staff at the HospiceCare Center in Madison and with a special, heartfelt thank you to Dr. Al Musa.