Mary E. Black

Mary E. Black, age 68, died November 6th, 2012 in Iowa City, IA. Mary was born Mary E. McNab on May 2nd, 1944, in South Bend, IN. While still a baby, she and one sister and two brothers were adopted by the late William and Irma (nee Clark) Black of Poynette, WI. She graduated from Poynette High School and attended one year at Wisconsin State College in Oshkosh, WI, now UW-Oshkosh. Growing up a farm kid, Mary had the skills to later return to Oshkosh to attend truck driving school. Her initial application was tossed by the school: surely a woman applying must be a joke. She spent several years hauling milk in the Midwest, freight in state, and packages in singles or doubles for UPS to the UP or Chicago. In 2002, she was awarded The Circle of Honor by UPS for 25 years of safe driving. Complications from cancer forced Mary into early retirement. Between bouts of illness, she lived vigourously, working on her home and yard. Her passions included her cats, horses, the Civil War, Russia, and travelling. She was a proud union member.Mary is survived by her daughters Lezlie A. Cox and LeeAnn C. Cox.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, corner of Witzel Avenue and 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh, WI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Saturday, December 15, 2012
1-4 p.m.