Milwaukee native Burton Hiken died of natural causes on Nov. 18. He was 83.
Hiken went to Washington High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He owned and operated Midwest Sporting Goods until his retirement. A pioneer in professional sport promotions, he counted many major and minor league teams among his loyal customers, according to his family.
Hiken’s family said, “He was a loving and generous father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all of his family.”
He was a member of Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun and Milwaukee Harmony #261 Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.
He is survived by daughters Cathy (Raiko) Hartman of Los Angeles, Margie Hiken of San Diego and Patti (James) Gutglass of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Blane Goodman Funeral Service handled funeral and burial arrangements. Rabbi Marc Berkson officiated at graveside services in Spring Hill Cemetery on Nov. 21.
Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or Medical College of Wisconsin, Crohn’s & Colitis Research, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226, are appreciated by the family.
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