Monte Couch

Marshall - Monte C. Couch, age 89, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on August 9, 1925, the son of Cary and Alice (Jordan) Couch. He was united in marriage to Ellen Ann Oesterle on November 17, 1949 in Madison, WI. Monte and Ellen were devoted to one another throughout their 65 years of marriage.

Monte was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He trained as a photographer and recorded historical events including the Atomic Bomb Testing in July of 1946.

Monte always had a love for music and could play the piano by ear. He sang with the navy choir and, along with Ellen, instilled a love for music in their children, which has continued to be passed through the generations.

Monte was actively engaged in local politics for many years, and worked tirelessly to help motivate citizens to become involved. For most of his business career, Monte was an Entrepreneur and a Management Consultant. He enjoyed playing golf, and enjoyed gardening with Ellen. He was always ready to lend a hand to others when needed.

Monte is survived by his wife, Ellen Couch, his sons, Cliff (Ellen) of Maryland, Casey (Marian) of Tennessee, and Kelly (Kate) of Sun Prairie WI, and his daughters Karen (Tom) Waddell of Marshall WI, Connie (David) Mathison of Oregon WI, and Kathy (Jeff) Kelm of Colorado, and by 13 grandchildren: Randii (Leah Buysse) Waddell, Donald (Sarah) Wichern, Toni (Matt) Pauli, Curtis (Elizabeth) Wichern, Ruth (Mark) Brown, Terri Waddell, Laura (Mike) Martinsen, Scott Kelm, Jacki (David) Roche, Sarah (Josh) Shaffer, Di Wichern, Andrew (Alissa) Browning-Couch, and Jacob Couch. He is also survived by 21 and a half great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. A memorial gathering will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
1310 Emerald Terrace
(608) 837-9054 Sun Prairie