Obituary

Remembering Theodore Milanowski

Theodore Raymond Milanowski, age 81, of Alto, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2020.  He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard, discharged with honors.  He worked as a barber his whole career, and ran Plainfield Barber Shop for 35 years.  He enjoyed farming, tractor pulls, and loved trips to the casino right up until the end.  He also enjoyed wine-making and being outdoors. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his children: Beth Hammond, Jason Milanowski, Amanda Dudley, Elizabeth Milanowski, and their mother, Nancy Milanowski; loving companion of 14 years, Lynne Stevens; grandchildren: Hope, Christopher, and Austin Gallant, Jeffery Bates, Jordan Jaunese; sister, Stella Hilaski; brothers: Stanley and Sharon Milanowski, Ed and Joan Milanowski; many nieces and nephews.  Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Josephine; brothers: Conrad and Victor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Loc Trinh officiating. Burial St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia. A vigil will be held Sunday at the funeral home at 7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.

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RIP dad I will always love you and I'll miss you so so much. I love you to the moon and back. Until we meet again. Your daughter Liz

— Elizabeth A Milanowski

My wife and I were deeply saddened to hear of Ted's passing. During the years that I worked with Him I came to realize that this Man was Truly one of the Kindest, Most Patient, Forgiving, and Generous people that I've had the Privilege of getting to know and call FRIEND. He loved life, his occupation, and seemingly everyone he met. I saw him as someone to aspire to be like. I'm sure he'll be missed, but I'm also certain that because of his kind and gentle heart, He has a "Place of Honor" in Our LORD'S Kingdom.

— Mike Brown

I worked with Ted 36 years. Will miss him very much.

— Robert Maleport

Ted, we have been barbering friends for over 50-years, I'm going to miss you. RIP! Your friend, Raymond Beckett Ray's Pioner Barber Shop

— Raymond Beckett

I always enjoyed Ted's bantering with Ken while getting my haircut. Ted was a man that was steadfast in his beliefs. He always was upbeat and with a smile. RIP Ted

— Dennis Sullivan

RIP my friend and barber for over 35 years.

— Bill Morren

What a gentle man who was a wonderful contributing member of the Cascade Historical Society

— Sharon Yentsch

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