Sidney “Sid”

H. Wolff

Sidney "Sid" H. Wolff, 96, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Fort Hospital.
He was born on June 7, 1922, the son of the late Herman and Esther (Robisch) Wolff.
He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1940.  Sid served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946.  He attended vocational school following WWII.
Sid married Evelyn "Mac" McKinney of Allen's Grove, WI on June 18, 1953. She died on Nov. 18, 2015.
Prior to retiring in 1983, he had been an area electrician employed by Engsberg Electric and later Wollin Electric.
He was a member of the Lake Mills United Methodist Church, serving on many boards including the church council.  He was active in the Lake Mills government, and served on the City Council, Board of Review, Board of Appeals, and Lake Mills Police and Fire Commission.  Sid had been a member of the Lake Mills Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow), Lake Mills Fire Department and the Clarence Bean - Warren George Lake Mills American Legion Post #67.  He was part of the "chain gang", running the down box for Lake Mills High School football games for 40 years.
Sid loved to hunt and be outdoors. He enjoyed travelling and had been to every state except Hawaii.  He was a trumpet player, and played in local dance bands and in the Lake Mills City Band.
Survivors include his son, Dan (Robin) of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Greg of Madison, Rick of Sun Prairie; three sisters, Evelyn (Robert) Strakeljahn, Elaine Strakeljahn, and Jeanette (Wayne) Hills of Lake Mills.
Sid was also preceded in death by a son in infancy, James.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Lake Mills United Methodist Church with Rev. Edwin Vargas officiating.
Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the church and also after 10 a.m. on Thursday until the time of service.
Burial with military graveside rites will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church maintenance fund.www
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