Milo Robert Gordon

Milo Robert Gordon, age, 83, of Colby, WI, passed away on September 26, 2026 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield after a lengthy struggle with health issues as a result of Agent Orange.

Milo was the first born of Robert and Maria Gordon on July 15, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI. Milo attended Robbins Grade School and graduated with the class of 1961 from Memorial High School.

He enlisted in the US Army on Aug 28, 1964 and was honorably discharged on August 25, 1967. Milo served two tours in Vietnam with the USA Signal Corp as a SP 5. Upon his return home, he used his G.I. Bill to complete degrees at Chippewa Valley Technical College and a Masters in Family Counseling at UW Stout in Menomonie, WI. He dedicated the largest portion of his time and life to just helping people whenever he could.

As a Vietnam Veteran, he learned the importance of service to all vets. He worked and played for 25 years with "The Run for the Wall" an annual cross country motorcycle road trip to "The Wall" in Washington DC. One of his great memories and honors was being selected to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In recent years, he spent his time with loyal VFW's members in support of the High Ground at Neillsville, WI.

Milo was always an outdoor adventure seeker and enjoyed hunting and fishing seasonally. In his younger years, skydiving was his sport of choice. Above all, time spent on his many long haul motorcycle trips to Alaska and all of the continental United States.

He is survived by his brothers: James "Jim" of Altoona, WI and Larry (Kathy) of Twin Lakes, WI; and sister, Linda Marie Rogers of Eau Claire, WI. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends, including his 50 years with Bill and Lois Wilson.

Milo was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Marie Gordon and sister Lorrie Gordon Watson of Seattle, Washington.

His family would like to say thank you to the caring staff at the Clark County Health Care Center as well as the medical and support staff who served him to the end at Marshfield Hospital.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Colby VFW Post 2227, 104 N Division St, Colby, WI 54421 starting at 1:00 p.m. All are welcomed, family, friends, and fellowship.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences maybe shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com