Milton Varsos

In Loving Memory

MILTON M. VARSOS, age 91 passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 6, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 5, 1922 the son of Christos Varsos and Kipariso (Daskalapalous) Varsos. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Culbertson on June 2, 1948.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Ann, daughters Susan (David) Skrzeczkoski of Plover, WI; Claire "Carrie" Goudeau of Madison, WI; Sons Jim (Cyndi) Varsos of Soldotna, Alaska; Steve (Flip) Varsos of Madison, WI; grandchildren Michael Skrzeczkoski, Lisa (Pete) Skrzeczkoski-Bzdusek, Laura (Joel) McCauley, Shaun (Marie) Varsos, Tamara and Sara Varsos, seven great grandchildren and his sister Toula Geracie of Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and three brothers Tom, George, and Pete Varsos.

Milton was a member of the US Army air corps in WWII after which he attended Milwaukee State Teachers College financing his education through the G.I. bill and working as a professional boxer. He was a three time golden glove champion and maintained a love of boxing throughout his life. He attended graduate schools in Baton Rouge, LA and Purdue, Indiana. He then began his career as chief psychologist for the state of Wisconsin. Upon retirement he was referred to by the Governor as "Mr. Childcare Institution" for his years of dedication to children and making sure the bureaucracy stayed human and humane. A testament to this is the years of work he put in to marking the numbered graves of children at the Sparta children's center with their names. Upon his retirement he pursued a second career as Clinical Director of Treatment Services at Oconomowoc Developmental Treatment Center. He also served on the board of the International Juvenile Officers Association and aided police departments in developing and implementing stress evaluation tests. Milton was a Shriner and a 32nd degree mason of the Scottish Rite in the Zor temple. All who knew Milton knew him as a happy, compassionate man with an unconditional love for all. His greatest love was for his family for which he always had a smile and a laugh. He loved reading, with a passion for westerns, fishing, camping and traveling with his wife. He will truly be missed by all he touched so much. May God hold him in Peace.

A short memorial service for family and close friends will be held at noon on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Femrite Dr. Monona, WI with Rev. Glen Reichelderfer officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until time of service on Monday at Roselawn.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. 517 N. Segoe Rd Suite 301 Madison, WI 53705.

"Special thank you to Attic Angel Haven and Agrace HospiceCare staff for their love and compassion".