ROBERT S. McGREGOR, age 93, of
Adams, Wisconsin died Friday, November 19, 2004 at the
Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics Extended Care in
Friendship, Wisconsin. He passed away as he lived life.
Peacefully with dignity, grace, and courage.Funeral
services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 22nd,
2004 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship,
Wisconsin. The Rev. Richard Corning will officiate.
Interment will be in the Mt Repose Cemetery, Friendship,
Wisconsin. Visitation will be at Roseberry’s on Monday
morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Military
rites will be offered by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams
American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh
American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.
Robert was born September 27, 1911 in the Adams County
Town of Colburn to John and Pearl (Scott) McGregor. He
graduated from the Friendship Grade School before moving to
Madison, WI and graduating from the Madison Central High
School. Robert married Madge Faye Elkington on July 29, 1934
in Waukegan, Illinois. He was an engineer in the Army during
WWII, serving in the South Pacific Theater. Robert also
served in the Korean War. Robert worked as an operating
engineer for road construction company for 45 years.
Robert was a
member of the
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Quincy Masonic
Lodge #71 F.A.M (60 years member);
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Royal Arch
Mason W.D. Niles Chapter #104
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Chapter
Consistory 32 Degree Mason Valley of Madison
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Lodge Council
Chapter Consistory of Valley of Eau Claire
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Shriner Zor
Temple of Madison
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VFW Post 6279
of Adams
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Operating
Engineers Union Local 139 - member since 1943 (50 year pin
in 1993)
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Mound View
Country Club - founding member and past 2 Term board
member
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Trinity
Congregational Church – Adams, WI
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; three
brothers (Donald, Duncan, and Roderick).
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Madge
McGregor, Adams
Brother-in-law:
Thomas (Dee) Elkington – Lake Suzy, FL
Brother-in-law:
Ralph (Vera) Elkington – Superior, WI
Further survived
by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.