Hugh Hampton

Hugh Hampton, age 79, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home in Cady Township.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. Erin Nelson officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home and also for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Hugh Harlan Hampton, age 79 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home in Cady Township, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Hugh was born July 11, 1933, the son of Jayhu and Agnes (McMenanim) Hampton in Cady Township.   Hugh grew up in Cady Township, attended Cady School and Spring Valley High School, until age 16 at which time he began putting up firewood.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Woodville American Legion Post 301.  He was proud of his service, stood behind his military colleagues, and served as Sergeant at Arms of the Legion for many years.
After his honorable discharge, he returned to Cady Township where he hauled canned milk for Cady Cheese & Summit Cheese Factory, logged in the woods, and then farmed for the rest of his life.  On April 4, 1964, Hugh married Mary Hanson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley.  He has been an active member of St. John's along with his family.  A good family life and being together at family meals was the most important part of Hugh's life.
Hugh enjoyed horse pulling, horse races, doing farm work with his horses, and parades.  His love of horses often led him to the Amish, whether it was just to visit or to make a horse deal.  He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and enjoyed a good laugh.  He was recognized for his 36 years of service on the Cady Town Board.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers John, Bernard, and Roger; sister Joan Brunkhorst; sister-in-law Myrtle Hampton; brothers-in-law Gerald 'Louie' Brunkhorst, Everett Meyers, Howard Hanson, Ski Rebischke; and nieces Donna Hampton and Jeri Brunkhorst.
He is survived by his wife Mary; 5 daughters: LaVonne Hampton of Baldwin; Shelly (Don) Ninneman of Wilson; Paula Hampton of Spring Valley; Pam (Bob) Hanson of Spring Valley; and Carla (Joey) Johnson of Boyceville;  7 grandchildren: Casey (Kyle) Sutliff, Cody Ninneman, Donna Hampton, Colten and Hannah Johnson; Chris (Brenda) Ninneman, Holly (Clark) Jillson; 9 great grandchildren: Borden Sutliff, Sam, Jake, Jordan, and Lilly Ninneman, Ellie, Seth, Nora, and Clarkie Jillson; 4 sisters: Emily Hampton, Shirley Hampton, and Carol Meyers all of Spring Valley and Diane (Bill) Smith of Wilson; in-laws: Fran Hampton and Jeanne of Menomonie; Rita Hampton of Spring Valley; Dale (Winnie) Grape of Texas; Ruth Rebischke of Spring Valley; Bill (Barb) Hanson of Baldwin; and Betty (Irv) Pax of Menomonie; many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley.  Funeral service was on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. Erin Nelson officiating.  Burial was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley with military honors provided by the Woodville American Legion Post 301.  The casket spray is also to honor all you who have served & are serving.  We have 2 great-nieces & 5 great-nephews currently serving. The patriot quilt was made by hospice to honor Hugh & service man family- thank you.
Pallbearers were Kathryn Binkowski, John Lamb, Kari Samuel, Ken Greiber, Kory Kerr, and Jerry Halls.  Honorary bearers were Gordon Anderson and Adolph Johnson.
Keehr Funeral Home (www.keehrfuneralhome.com) in Spring Valley is assisting the family with arrangements