Hugh "Scotty" F. Muir

Hugh Muir PicMontfort, WI-Hugh F. Muir, “Scotty,” passed away at home surrounded by family on October 9, 2015. Scotty was born in Punxsutawney, PA on September 29, 1923, the only child of Andrew and Jane (Fleming) Muir. He served in World War II starting with basic training in Alabama. He fought in the Pacific Theater until he was wounded in Leyete and earned a Purple Heart. He went on to have a career with the railroad retiring after 30 years as Train Master.

He married Jonelle North in 1946 and they spent 53 happy years together. Through the years, Scotty and Jonelle remained close friends with his army buddy and wife, Donald and Loretta Austin. After the passing of Jonelle and Donald, Scotty and Loretta’s friendship grew and they were married on September 29, 2000. Scotty and Loretta spent their early married years traveling to Salamanca, NY and then permanently settling in Montfort, WI. Scotty was a railroad man through and through. He loved watching trains and collecting all kinds of train memorabilia. He also really loved his little dogs, Tippie and Taffy.

Scotty is survived by his wife Loretta, and her children; Larry Austin (Betty Von Glahn), Diana (Dave) Kuhls, Lily (Kerry) Long, Don Jr. (Kathy) Austin. In addition he is survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A special thanks to his caregiver for the last two years, Phyllis Spillane.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday morning Oct. 15, 2015 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Burial of his cremated remains with Military Honors to follow in the Hillside Cemetery in Platteville. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at the church on Thursday morning. The Soman-Larson Funeral Home is assisting the family.