Robert Montgomery

Sun Prairie - Robert E. (Tony) Montgomery, 87-years-old, died peacefully on April 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Robert took great pride in his multi-generational family. He and his wife of 66 years - Joyce (Streiff) Montgomery - had five daughters, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was born in Columbia, Indiana on Feb. 18, 1927 to Charles E. Montgomery and Catherine C. (O'Hearn) Montgomery. He moved with his parents and siblings to Jefferson, WI, where he graduated from high school in 1944. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served for two years during World War II. He often shared stories of his service in New Guinea and other Asia-Pacific locations. He spent his entire career, primarily in sales and in management, working for Stoppenbach's (Jefferson Meats) in Jefferson, WI. He was a long-time member of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club and also was active with Duck's Unlimited. He retired in 1988 and moved with Joyce to Lander, Wyoming, where they spent a number of years as "vigorous retirees." He remained active in the Kiwanis, serving as Lieutenant Governor of the Wyoming District. Robert and Joyce returned to Wisconsin in 2001 to be closer to their family, living in Middleton and Sun Prairie. In brief remarks Robert wrote in honor of his 60th Wedding Anniversary, he told Joyce "You have provided a fantastic and interesting life for me."

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; daughters Pamela Montgomery Jones, Denise Montgomery Tully, Susan Montgomery Dlouhy, and Elizabeth Montgomery English; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Christine (Willegal); his parents, Charles and Catherine; and his siblings, Virginia Montgomery Bardy; Charles Montgomery and James Montgomery.

The family will honor Robert during a private celebration of life.