Dane County WI Archives Photo Tombstone.....HUGHES, George C. 
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Cemetery:           Forest Hills Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Name:               George C. HUGHES
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HUGHES, George C.
29 Oct 1937- 24 Mar 2007
SP5
US ARMY
Hughes, George Charles 
> MADISON - George Charles Hughes was born into eternal life on Saturday, 
March 24, 2007, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. He came into this world on 
Oct. 29, 1937, as his mother watched the fireworks display through the 
hospital window in Superior, celebrating the grand opening of the Superior 
Theater. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and received his First 
Holy Communion May 6, 1945. He graduated from Superior East High School June 
8, 1955. He entered the United States Army Sept. 10, 1957, and received an 
honorable discharge Jan. 24, 1963. While serving in the Army, he was assigned 
to the 9th Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and the 101st Airborne, 
327th Infantry Regiment as an artillery surveyor. While stationed in Nrenberg, 
Germany he met his wife, Evelyn Weinreich at a dance in the spring of 1960, 
whom he later married on Sept. 15, 1962, in Madison. It was love at first 
sight. Two of his three sons followed in his footsteps by joining the Army. 
George, Richard and Michael Hughes all attended Field Artillery School at Fort 
Sill Oklahoma. He attended the University of Wisconsin following the Army with 
an emphasis in chemistry and physics. George retired from the post office in 
1991 with more than 30 years of federal service. Following retirement, he 
remained active by working with a magnificent crew at Wisconsin Aviation. 
George enjoyed taking trips to the Hughes family cabin on Lake Ruth every 
summer to spend time with family and friends. His compassion for wildlife was 
extraordinary and would extend to the rehabilitation and love for all 
creatures. This compassion has been instilled unto his children and 
grandchildren. He was an amateur ornithologist. He looked forward to having a 
cup of coffee each morning on the dock listening to the loons, waiting for the 
palliated woodpecker, and watching the eagles soar overhead. At night he was 
lulled to sleep by the songs of the whippoorwills. He also enjoyed other 
hobbies including being an amateur gemologist, aviation enthusiast, avid 
reader and historian. He was a member of the Airborne Association, American 
Postal Workers Union, NRA - Millennium Honor Roll, and Protect Animal Life. He 
will forever be remembered as a loving son, caring brother, devoted husband, 
wonderful father and grandfather, loyal friend, beloved uncle, cousin, and 
honorable soldier. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of 45 years; daughter, 
Marion Engel (Hughes) of Middleton; son, Richard of Madison; son, Mark (Angie) 
of Pewaukee; son, Michael (Kate) Hughes of Urbandale, Iowa; grandchildren, 
Nikki and Michael Engel, and Tyler and Ian Hughes; his mother, Eva Hughes of 
Superior; brother, Robert "Bob" (Jan) Hughes of Superior; Patricia (Bob) 
McLoone of La Crosse; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his father, Charles Hughes; and son-in-law, Charles Engel. Visitation will be 
held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, Friday, March 30, 2007, between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., 
and also at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of Mass. A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., 
Madison, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Father Roger D. Nilles will 
celebrate. Following the service, burial will be held at the Forest Hill 
Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison. In lieu of flowers, a trust will be set up 
for Evelyn Hughes. Please send memorials to 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 
53704. Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-
8257


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