Mildred M. “Millie” Coulson, age 88 of Plum City, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Plum City Care Center surrounded by her loving children.

Millie, or Mutch to her friends, was one of four children born to Emil and Elizabeth (Schmitt) Scholz on December 26, 1925 on the family farm near Exile, rural Plum City. Millie attended Clipperdale Country School through sixth grade. Her seventh and eighth grade years were at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic School in Plum City and her high school years at Plum City High School. It was in high school, that Millie fell in love with the love of her life, Bernard Coulson. The day after high school graduation, Bernard left for the U.S. Marine Corps to fight in WWII. During the 2 ½ years that Bernard was gone, Mille worked in Plum City as a clerk at Johnson’s Grocery Store and as a nanny for Dr. O.H. Anderson’s child. Bernard was honorably discharged from duty and the couple was married on January 29, 1946.

Millie will be remembered fondly as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, who loved her family unconditionally. She also enjoyed going for walks, cooking and spending time with her family.

Millie often expressed her love and appreciation for the staff and residents of the Plum City Care Center over the last seven years that she was a resident. Millie’s family would like to thank the staff of Plum City Care Center for their kind and loving care; especially the last week of her life. A special thank you from Millie’s whole family to her daughter, Teresa Fedie, for all the time and care she devoted to her mother. Millie loved greatly and in turn was greatly loved.

Millie is survived by her four children; Teresa Fedie and Kevin (Pat) Coulson, both of Plum City, Kay (Robert) Froehner of Cedar Falls, IA and Lynn (Kelly) Coulson of Durand, 10 grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Millie is preceded in death by her parents; Emil and Elizabeth, husband; Bernard, one brother; Edward Scholz and his wife; Kathleen, two sisters; Catherine Fredrickson and her husband; Earl and Marie Taylor and her husband; Charles and son-in-law; Richard Fedie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plum City with Rev. Paul G. Czerwonka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Neal Haglund November 8, 2014, at 1:01pm

   To all,
   I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please accept my condolences as I send my prayers to your family.
   With Regards and sorrow, Neal

2. Brad Gilles November 1, 2014, at 4:01pm

   Dear Teresa, and Family This is Brad and I still get the Wedge out here in Ca. and I just was reading it and seen that your mother has past and am sending my thoughts to you all. Teresa I see you and your mother everytime when I come home to see dad . In the hall or the dining room or out side when dad and I sneak a smoke,,,lol,,,here you and your mother coming down the sidewalk on your nightly walk.Its hard but she is at rest and is happy looking down on ALL of her family.All take care. Brad.

3. The Vasquez Family October 31, 2014, at 2:41pm

   We are sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Words don't always ease the pain when you are grieving the death of a loved one, but we hope you will find hope in Jesus' promise of the redirection hope (Acts 24:14) when he will rise up tho sleeping in death (John 11:11) restoring them back to life, on the renewed paradise( John 5:28,29; Luke 24:43) what a wonderful blessing to look forward too. Until then, may Jehovah God (Psalms 83:18) grant you peace and comfort during this grievous time. - Matthew 5:4.

4. Karleen Shellum October 24, 2014, at 10:07am

   My Mom, Cecilia (Diesing) Sycks shared a couple of cute stories about her little cousin "Mutchie" upon hearing of her passing. Mutchie was the baby of the family, being the youngest and the favorite. She was known for saying the funniest things. For example, when her family got a new tablecloth and her mom, (Aunt Lizzie to my Mom), found a hole in it and wondered to Mutch how it got there, my Mom reported that Mutch said "it could be done with a pencil". My Mom and Mutch were always together as kids. Every Sunday they were at one of their houses. Their big treat was peanut butter. In the evening they would both go and get a big tablespoon of peanut butter and suck on it. What a treat! Being 7 years younger than my Mom, Mutch was like a little sister to her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family from our family. And my Mom says "now her worries are over". May you find comfort in that and in all your sweet memories of her.

5. Jessica Luebler October 24, 2014, at 6:52am

   Millie was such a wonderful lady! I have many memories of going to her house after school with Tricia as we waited for practices. Sorry for your loss!

6. Patti Blount October 23, 2014, at 2:48pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Millie. Sympathy to everyone especially Lynn and Kelly and their family.

   Patti Blount

7. Mike Larsen October 23, 2014, at 5:35am

   Lynn and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May our Heavenly Father provide you comfort in this time. I'll be praying for you and for your family.- Mike Larsen

8. Bob Afdahl October 22, 2014, at 4:21pm

   My condolences to Kevin, Pat and the rest of the Coulson family. It's been a dozen years since my mother died but the many wonderful memories will always be there.

9. S.Rubio October 22, 2014, at 5:35am

   I would like to express my condolences at this time to your family. The Bible is a great source of encouragement at times like this. A comforting thought is at Revelation 21:3,4, where it states "...And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry be anymore the former things have past away". This scripture gives us hope for the future! You can also find comfort in Acts 24:15 - Death does not end it all. May Jehovah bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

10. Norma Bierbrauer Heggernes October 21, 2014, at 7:18pm

    Kay & family:

    I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

11. Tom & Jacque Evenson October 21, 2014, at 1:48pm

    Lynn, We were very sorry to learn of your mother's death. We wanted to send our sympathies to you and your family. Remember the happy moments that make you smile. You're all in our prayers.
    Tom & Jacque Evenson
    Menomonie

12. Pat and Tom Chancey October 21, 2014, at 12:31pm

    There is no one quite like Millie - joy and a smile always radiated from her. Never a cross word and always love in her actions. It was a privilege to know her. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to Teresa and all the family who were so blessed to be her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May tears of joy one day replace the sadness you feel today as you reminisce all those good times shared. Millie has surely seen the face of God. Love and prayers, Tom and Pat

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