S. George Voss

1947-2024

S. George Voss passed away on June 28, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on Feb. 26, 1947, in Madison, to the late Merlin Voss and Eleanor Himsel. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1965 as a top basketball player. He went on to play at UW-River Falls where he was also known to drive a Shelby Cobra. He graduated in 1970, and was always very proud that all 10 of Merlin and Eleanor’s children graduated from college.

George soon moved to Medford where he was a physical education teacher and Medford’s High School boys basketball coach. He enjoyed playing in basketball and softball leagues through the years. He started a landscaping business to fill his summers and that eventually became his full time employment. George added snow-plowing and a bison ranch south of Stetsonville, to keep himself busy. When his children were in school he enjoyed coaching them in basketball and hockey and all can remember well his encouragements from the bench and the stands. After his children graduated, George left the area to pursue other interests, living in Bullhead City, Ariz. and Waunakee, before moving back to the area to spend time with his children and grandchildren. George lived life to the fullest and was always dreaming up his next adventure. Being a grandpa was the greatest joy of this life.

George is survived by his children, Steven (Katie) Voss, Callie (Jake) Crass, Courtney (Jesse) Klingbeil all of Medford and David Parsons of La Jolla, Calif; grandchildren, Everett and Sam Voss, Grady and Wyatt Crass, Taylor and Hudson Klingbeil and Carly Hesterberg; his siblings, Jim Voss, Susan Sprague, Marty (Karen) Voss, Kyle Voss, Jeff (Jan) Voss, Kim Voss, Nick (Julie) Voss, Luanne (Greg) Fax, and Jon (Christine) Voss; stepmother, Ali Voss; and friend, Cassie Wegner.

George will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Join us for a celebration of life at Medford VFW Hall on Friday, July 5. The celebration will start at 1 p.m. and will be sure to include food, drinks, and shared memories of George.

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