Milton B. Field

Obituary

Milton Bruce Field was born on September 25, 1937, in Hutchinson Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Guy and Stella (Bell) Field. On May 25, 1951, Milton was baptized and confirmed in his faith by Reverend Carr at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School, with the Class of 1955. Milton continued his education at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, for six months, and then Hutchinson Area Vocational and Technical College for two years. He graduated with a Drafting and Design Degree.

Milton enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 15, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal. Milton was honorably discharged on July 14, 1961, at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan, having achieved the rank of E-4.

Milton was united in marriage to Roxann Luedtke on October 22, 1961, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with four children, Elizabeth, Dwight, Wade, and William. Milton and Roxann made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage.

Milton was a dairy farmer for over 30 years. He was also employed at Hutchinson Technology Inc. in Hutchinson, for 14 years. Milton retired in 2004. He was a member of the American Legion Hutchinson Post 96. Milton was also a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, where he was on the Board of Education and was an Elder.

Milton enjoyed bowling league, square dancing, playing cards, and gardening. He also enjoyed flying and traveling. Milton especially enjoyed his time spent with his family and friends.

Milton passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 81 years. Blessed be his memory.

Milton is survived by his:
Wife, Roxann Field of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Elizabeth Mathison of Stillwater, MN,
                  Dwight Field and his wife, Lynnette of Olalla, WA,
                  Wade Field and his wife, Wanda, of Jordan, MN,
                  William Field of St. Bonifacius, MN;
Grandchildren, Christina Poser and her husband, Steven, Amber Putney, Samantha Kovars and her husband, Josh, Jessica Kalayil and her husband, Binoy, Eric Mathison, Andrew Field, Kyle Field, Zachary Field, Felicia Salazar and her husband, Tyler;
Great-Grandchildren, Calista Peterson, Kristona Peterson, Landon Poser, Mackenzie Jones, Kable Kovars, Kodi Kovars, Tyler Putney;
Siblings, James Field and his wife, Arlene, of Hutchinson, MN,
                Rose Johnson of Sterling Heights, MI,
                Sherman William Field “Bill” and his wife, Katie, of Hutchinson, MN,
Sister-In-Law, Pat Field, of Gilbert, MN;
many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Milton is preceded in death by his Parents, Guy and Stella Field; Brother, George Field; Brother-In-Law, Melvin Johnson.