Service Details
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private service will be held with burial in the Milton Lawns Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to honor Myron’s life can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Myron D. Kilmer, 87, formally of Janesville, WI passed away in Ascension-All Saints hospital, on December 31, 2020. Myron was born in La Crosse, WI on December 3, 1933, the eldest of five sons of the late Clarence and Thelma (nee: Larsen) Kilmer.
Myron spent his formative years playing and working on many farms in Vernon County. After graduating from Viroqua High School, he served his country with the U.S. Army. He was discharged from active duty in 1958 and remained in the reserves until 1961. He worked for General Motors for many decades, retiring not once, but twice. On September 29, 1956, in Viroqua, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Munyon. They lived in Janesville most of their married life and were active members at Mt. Zion Methodist church and later Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Janesville. After retirement, they loved to winter in Tucson, Arizona and enjoyed time with their many friends. Myron also loved spending time “north of the tension zone” at his cabin in Adams County. Some of his favorite hobbies were golf, fishing, cutting wood, woodworking, gardening, playing pool, and sitting in the sun. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was affectionately referred to as “Grandpa K.”
Myron was preceded in death by JoAnn in February of 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gordon and Carol Munyon; his brothers, John and LaVerne; his brother-in-law, Jerry Munyon.
In March of 2010, he was united in marriage to Nancy Ripp Scripko who currently resides in Racine. Nancy and Myron enjoyed traveling and their time in Tucson, Arizona at Wagons West.
Myron is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Mark (Julie) Kilmer; his daughter, Jayne (Ed) McGrath; his grandchildren, Christopher (Jacqui) McGrath, Ryan (Kari) McGrath, Jacob (Emily) McGrath, Johnny McGrath, Graham Kilmer, and Hannah (Jacob) Braund; his great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Henry McGrath.
Myron will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends in Wisconsin and in Tucson, Arizona. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark DeCheck and the staffs at St. Monica’s and Ascension-All Saints hospital for their compassion and care. Memorials to honor Myron’s life can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private service will be held with burial in the Milton Lawns Cemetery, Janesville, Wisconsin.
Carl Shrom says
Mark and Family, I am saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May you continue to have strength to remember all the great memories and times spent together.
Ken Adams says
Miss you Myron down here in Tucson.. you were a good player, good friend and great company…
Carry on…
Betty Buffan says
Nancy and family, Myron was always fun to talk with, had a kind word for everyone and was welcoming to All at Wagons West. He will be missed. RIP Myron
Meg Sorensen says
Myron was a sweet soul and I am so glad I got to meet him. May he rest in peace and may Nancy and family find comfort in their memories with Myron.
John & Carolyn Mattingly says
John and I will very much miss Myron. We enjoyed watching him ride his bike by our place. Rest in piece Myron. Our sympathies to the family.
Wilma Davison says
Nancy I am so very sorry that Myron has passed away. We, and now just me, have so many good memories of you two, even before you were married. One of the hardest jobs we are asked to do is learn to live alone and for you, this is twice. Please know that I walk with you and many friends to help ease your pain.
Mike and LaRae McNierney says
We always looked forward to seeing and visiting with Myron. We became closer friends when we took several trips together, with groups from the park. Good memories. May he Rest In Peace.
Anonymous says
Joe Steinman / 2222 north sumac Jvl.
Virgil Crook says
Virgil Crook many good memories of our friendship
Carol Ripp says
Nanc, my prayers are with you. Myron was a lovely brother-in-law, and we did some fun things together. Hopefully we can get together soon.
Love Carol
Ginny & Bill Langtim says
Nancy,
Myron always seemed like he loved life. He will surely be missed.
Can’t wait until there is a time we can see you and be able to give you a big hug.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ginny and Bill
Gail and Everett Thoreson says
Nancy, Mark. Jayne, & Families,
Myron livened up our lives here in WI & Tucson. We enjoyed Myron & Nancy’s sharing of Kilmer activities. We so miss him. God bless.
Herbert Scott Royce says
From the Royce family
Lots of great memories from the Crosby st days. Myron was the best wing shooter I ever saw.
Please accept our condolences. Take care
Scott R.
Steven J Saber and Family says
Dear Aunt Nancy and Family of Myron,
My sincere sympathies go out to all of you. I’m so sad we can’t All get together to celebrate his life. He was one of a kind.
Sincerely,
Gene & Gayl Christensen says
To all of Myron’s Family and especially Nancy,
So sorry we cannot gather to celebrate the life of a pleasant and special man. He definitely enjoyed life, he will be missed. Looking forward to healthier times when we can reminisce.
David McGrath says
Myron was a Very Good person!
Love
Tom and Bonnie wolski says
Condolences to the family. His cheerful attitude, friendly smile and positive attitude will be missed here at Wagons West.
Mike Wilson - Bettendorf IA says
Mark and Jayne, so sorry for your loss. Have great memories of your mom and dad and you two at church functions, scout outings and family camping trips.
Warm Regards!
Anonymous says
I remember how your parents enjoyed square dancing. I babysat you kids while you and JoAnn had a date night.
Amy Pierce says
Nancy, so sad to hear of Myron’s passing. Know we are thinking about you. Looking forward to when we can get together and give you a big hug!
Jan Preiss and Family says
Dear Nancy and Family of Myron,
We had been lucky to get to know Myron and were blessed that we had a chance to have you both at our wedding. Enjoyed our travelling together with “the bunch” in Germany, where we could see Myron’s great approach to life and his kindness to kids. We would love to be with you at this moment to give you support and celebrate together Myron’s life.
Our hearts are with you.
With love Jan, Lenka, Erik, Ella
Lisa (Michael) Kilmer says
My condolences to the whole family. I have many fond memories of Myron and am sorry for his loss.
Gene and Diane Aiello says
Dear Nancy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Myron was a kind man and a great neighbor. He always had a big smile and kind words to share with us.
He often asked about our son, Michael. He wanted to know how he was doing in his baseball career and where he was playing.
Myron always had time for a friendly chat and a cold beer with Gene. Gene often looked forward to relaxing and talking with Myron.
Lastly, Myron loved our Golden Retriever, Gracie. She would sit at the fence patiently waiting for him to come out and share a treat. I dont know who was more excited to see one another – Gracie or Myron.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Gene and Diane Aiello
Alice Peterson says
Dear Nancy and Family,
I share your loss. I am so fortunate to have had Myron as a neighbor and friend for his last ten years. He was so full of life and always looking for ways to help, even when his health started failing. He leaves such good memories for all to cherish.
My deepest sympathy to Nancy, his children and their families.
Alice Peterson
Dan and Joan Saber says
Nancy and Kilmer family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. It was a real pleasure getting to know Myron. We loved having another good card player in the Ripp group. He fit right in, loved a good conversation over a beer, always in good spirits and just a great guy to be around.
He will be greatly missed.
Jerry & Gloria Kilmer says
You have our deepest Sympathy. Wish we could be with at this sad time. Just know we care from a distance.Jerry &Gloria Kilmer
Roger and Kristen Ripp says
Nancy and Kilmer family-
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were very fortunate to have gotten to know Myron over the years. We had some conversations with him at the farm and at Fish Lake. Lots of virtual hugs for now.
Bev Iverson Bedford says
Myron came into my life about 10 years ago while I still lived in Racine. I liked him instantly from day one. He was such a mild, kindly, welcoming and helpful person who really loved people. Nancy”s friends were his friends. The coffee pot was on and the homemade cookies were offered within five minutes of arrival. What followed was a pleasant rambling chat with a man at peace with himself.