Reese, Henry G.
MADISON
Henry G. Reese, age 82, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 31, 1925, to Ward and Artie (Snyder) Reese in Spring Green. Henry graduated with a bachelors of science in business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and attended UW Law School for two years. Henry was an Army combat veteran during World War II, where he participated in all of the Pacific campaigns. He progressed to his life long ambition, working for his uncle, Van Reese, at Mickey's Dairy Bar until his recent illness. Henry was an avid hunter and fisherman, with a love of the outdoors, and a word-smith as well. Henry is survived by his sisters, June Hoff and Barbara Reese; 13 nieces and nephews; and a myriad of great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Gayle Mayer, Eugene Reese I, and Donna Jennings. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a visitation from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Spring Green Cemetery at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 630 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703.
Henry was a respected brother, uncle, and great uncle, and will be greatly missed by all.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com
What does this mean for Mickey's Dairy Bar? Immediately, it won't be open Tuesday. Long term? We'll keep you posted, loyal eaters. I would personally like to say that, while I never met Hank, I have a great deal of respect for him.
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