GARFIN, Milton 1928 - 2008

GARFIN, SNYDER, STILLE

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 1/26/2014 at 00:36:23

MILTON GARFIN

Milton Garfin, 80, of 413 South 3rd Street, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 11 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial was at the El Township Cemetery in Klemme, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Milt.

Milt was born March 6, 1928, the son of Morris and Bessie (Snyder) in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School, and then entered the United States Navy. After the service Milton worked most of his life for the Mason City Post Office as a letter carrier. He married Shirley (Stille) on Feb. 5, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

In his spare time Milt was a Scout Master for the Troop 212 and enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, hunting, or fishing with his children and grandchildren. Milt spent many weeks in the boundary waters with his sons and their families.

Milt loved all children, especially his grandchildren. Kids were always attracted to him and his sense of humor and he was also attracted to them. He also had a special place in his heart for his little black dog, Chibi, who he walked around Clear Lake for many of his last years.

Milt is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Mason City; his three sons, Andy (Altha) Garfin, Litchfield, Minn., Tom (Michele) Garfin, River Falls, Wis. and Russell (Kathy) Garfin, Forest City, Iowa; his grandchildren, Aaron and Kyle Garfin, Litchfield, Jessica, Mark and Jacob Garfin, River Falls, and Kate Garfin, Forest City; his great-grandchildren, Sydney Garfin, Preston Garfin, Kylie Garfin, and Quentin Garfin; his brothers, Morris Garfin, Herb Garfin and Norman (Zarrada) Garfin, all from California, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Timothy and John; and two sisters, Edith and Shirley.