Forrest Lee Kubly, (a.k.a. Timber) a most unique person, age 95 of Monroe, Wisconsin died on Saturday evening October 1st.
He was born on October 6th, 1915 in (Jefferson) Township, the youngest son of Sophia (Dettweiler) and Henry Kubly. He was a 1934 graduate of Monroe High School and received his BS in Agriculture (Dairy Industry) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1940, member Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Every year during the holiday season he worked for his older brother, Raymond R. Kubly, founder of the Swiss Colony in Monroe. On February 22, 1941 he and the love of his life Mildred L. Morgenthaler were married and they moved to Springfield, Missouri where he took a job with the US Department of Agriculture as a food inspector. His father, Henry Kubly, died during the summer of 1943 and he and Mildred returned to run the family farm "Spring Valley" outside of Juda. In 1945 he went to work for the Swiss Colony full time and worked his way up to Senior Vice President. He continued to work there the remainder of his life, leaving the office on Monday afternoon September 26th for the last time. In 1960 Forrest was elected to serve as a Director of the National Dairy Council. In 1965 he also served as an ambassador to the Dairy Society International and traveled around the world on a trip he often referred to as a most valuable experience.
He is survived by daughters, Donna L. Lovelace (James), Sue Ann Kubly, Shelley Kubly Muranyi (Michael), granddaughters Erika K. Comella (Martin), Kimberly A. McMahon (James) and Anna Day Kubly. Other immediate family members are three great-grandsons, Matthew and Derek Comella , Ian McMahon and two great granddaughters, Sarah K. Comella and Leah K. McMahon.
Forrest was a loyal member of the Monroe Community. He served as Past President on the Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Lions Club, of which he was a charter member. President and life-long member of the Monroe Country Club, the Alpine Curling Club and the San-Souci Dance Club. He was also a member of The Swiss Cheese Shop bowling team. He rarely missed weekday morning coffee with his friends.
Forrest was a proud member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, The Bascom Hill Society and an avid Badger fan. Forrest and Mildred attended many home and away football games. In 1954 they went to their first of three Rose Bowl Games in a Cessna piloted by him and friend Perry Power. In 1998 he and his wife established the Forrest and Mildred Kubly UW Scholarship. For the past 10 years this scholarship has been given to a member of the UW-Madison's Women's Basketball Program.
Forrest and Mildred wintered in Palm Desert, California for the last 25 years where they made numerous friends. Most recently he devoted his years taking loving care of his wife "Mimi" who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. He kept her in style, selecting her wardrobe, cooked for her and took her everywhere with him. Per his wishes their ashes will be combined so they may spend eternal life together. Technologically savvy to the end, he was always in constant touch with his family. His computer, cellphones and iPad brought hours of joy and entertainment.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Raymond R. Kubly and Glenn H. Kubly and his sister Helen Kubly Fritz-Johnson. A very special thank you to Dee Dee, who took wonderful care of our father, and also a very special thank you to Monroe Clinic Hospital for the excellent care he received during his hospitalization.
A memorial service will be held, Thursday October 6th at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Monroe with Rev. William T. Mike Heath officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Monroe Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The UWF Badger Fund, The Monroe Fund, Main Street Monroe or Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin -ADAW.
The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home Monroe is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.shriner111.com.
He was born on October 6th, 1915 in (Jefferson) Township, the youngest son of Sophia (Dettweiler) and Henry Kubly. He was a 1934 graduate of Monroe High School and received his BS in Agriculture (Dairy Industry) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1940, member Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Every year during the holiday season he worked for his older brother, Raymond R. Kubly, founder of the Swiss Colony in Monroe. On February 22, 1941 he and the love of his life Mildred L. Morgenthaler were married and they moved to Springfield, Missouri where he took a job with the US Department of Agriculture as a food inspector. His father, Henry Kubly, died during the summer of 1943 and he and Mildred returned to run the family farm "Spring Valley" outside of Juda. In 1945 he went to work for the Swiss Colony full time and worked his way up to Senior Vice President. He continued to work there the remainder of his life, leaving the office on Monday afternoon September 26th for the last time. In 1960 Forrest was elected to serve as a Director of the National Dairy Council. In 1965 he also served as an ambassador to the Dairy Society International and traveled around the world on a trip he often referred to as a most valuable experience.
He is survived by daughters, Donna L. Lovelace (James), Sue Ann Kubly, Shelley Kubly Muranyi (Michael), granddaughters Erika K. Comella (Martin), Kimberly A. McMahon (James) and Anna Day Kubly. Other immediate family members are three great-grandsons, Matthew and Derek Comella , Ian McMahon and two great granddaughters, Sarah K. Comella and Leah K. McMahon.
Forrest was a loyal member of the Monroe Community. He served as Past President on the Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Lions Club, of which he was a charter member. President and life-long member of the Monroe Country Club, the Alpine Curling Club and the San-Souci Dance Club. He was also a member of The Swiss Cheese Shop bowling team. He rarely missed weekday morning coffee with his friends.
Forrest was a proud member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, The Bascom Hill Society and an avid Badger fan. Forrest and Mildred attended many home and away football games. In 1954 they went to their first of three Rose Bowl Games in a Cessna piloted by him and friend Perry Power. In 1998 he and his wife established the Forrest and Mildred Kubly UW Scholarship. For the past 10 years this scholarship has been given to a member of the UW-Madison's Women's Basketball Program.
Forrest and Mildred wintered in Palm Desert, California for the last 25 years where they made numerous friends. Most recently he devoted his years taking loving care of his wife "Mimi" who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. He kept her in style, selecting her wardrobe, cooked for her and took her everywhere with him. Per his wishes their ashes will be combined so they may spend eternal life together. Technologically savvy to the end, he was always in constant touch with his family. His computer, cellphones and iPad brought hours of joy and entertainment.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Raymond R. Kubly and Glenn H. Kubly and his sister Helen Kubly Fritz-Johnson. A very special thank you to Dee Dee, who took wonderful care of our father, and also a very special thank you to Monroe Clinic Hospital for the excellent care he received during his hospitalization.
A memorial service will be held, Thursday October 6th at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Monroe with Rev. William T. Mike Heath officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Monroe Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The UWF Badger Fund, The Monroe Fund, Main Street Monroe or Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin -ADAW.
The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home Monroe is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.shriner111.com.