Category: Obituaries

He obtained a faculty position at UW-Madison, where he worked for more than three decades, advancing to Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology at the Veterans Hospital. During his tenure at the University of Wisconsin he mentored dozens of European research physician-fellows from Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Together they authored many scientific papers and textbook chapters in urology … For his contribution to medicine, Queen Margarethe of Denmark made him a Danish Knight. Ever loyal to his Danish heritage, Dr. Madsen donated generously to UW-Madison to assure continuance of Scandinavian Studies there.

Chicago chef Charlie Trotter, who left his influential mark on American fine dining, was found dead in his home Tuesday morning, the Chicago Tribune and other media reported. He was 54.

At the time of his death, he was Professor Emeritus at UW-Madison, where he spent more than 30 years.

Ed was offered a position as a herdsman/researcher by Dr. Edward Hauser of UW-Madison?s Department of Ag and Life Sciences. His work in beef research and physiology (most notably with the Twin Project) took Edward around the United States.

Ina worked for Rayovac and later on the UW-Madison campus at Barnard Hall as a house mother.

He worked for the State Lab of Hygiene as a chemist for over 39 years, until his retirement in 2005.

Jim went on to become a football legend of his time at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

He served for many years as the manager of the Blue Bus Clinic at the University Health Service. He later worked in the cardiovascular area of University Hospitals and Clinics, and retired in 2006.

Don was a professor of Rural Sociology at UW-Madison. In his 35 years as a faculty member, he made a host of important contributions to his department, the UW campus, and the state as a whole.

Pat continued his 31-year career as a data communications specialist for the UW-Madison.

University of Wisconsin freshman Cassidy Fritsch died unexpectedly Wednesday Oct. 9, according to a statement from the university released Saturday.

By 1958, he was a professor in the Department of Continuing and Vocational Education, UW-Madison. In 1966, he became Director of the UW-Extenson Division of Program and Staff Development.

Later, Lynne was a program assistant for 17 years in the UW Department of Environmental Studies (now the Nelson Institute), where she throve in the busy academic atmosphere of faculty and students.

She worked at the UW-Madison for 29 years, where she made many friends.

Betty worked for a number of years as the cook at several sorority houses at UW Madison.

Milwaukee native Glen Pommerening?s political career took him all the way to Washington, where he served in the U.S. Department of Justice, but the relationships he built as a state legislator and Wisconsin sports fan kept him firmly rooted in the Badger State.

Saul Landau, a determinedly leftist documentary filmmaker and writer whose passion for asking what he called ?the most intrusive questions? yielded penetrating cinematic profiles of leaders like Fidel Castro and Salvador Allende, died on Monday at his home in Alameda, Calif. He was 77. (Landau was a UW alum.)

Noted: Landau graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and after moving to San Francisco he was at various times a film distributor, author, playwright and member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe.

A memorial service for Richard ?Grady? de la Cruz took place Monday night at the St. Joan of Arc Chapel. de la Cruz, a former Marquette student who transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this year, drowned in Lake Mendota in Madison Aug. 21.

She went on to work as an Interior Designer for the Department of Planning and Construction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for many years.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was employed for 35 years with the UW West Madison Agricultural Research Center, enjoying the work he did, his co-workers, and most proud of his perfect compost rows. He retired in 2010.

I worked at several libraries in Madison, The University of Wisconsin Library in cataloging

He began his career as an electron microscopist at the University of Chicago in 1978. He then worked at the University of Illinois and later at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a research technician in various fields ranging from cancer research to plant pathology.

And many will remember Ken as an engaging guide at the UW Arboretum where, over the course of 30 years, he also taught classes, organized conferences and wrote publications on the lilac, crabapple and viburnum collections.

John graduated from New Glarus High School in 2012, and was currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Dairy Science. He was an active member of the Badger Dairy Club and AGR at UW.

NEW GLARUS – John R. Klossner, age 19, of the rural New Glarus area passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013, in Milwaukee. Klossner was a UW-Madison CALS student.

He began his career at the University of Wisconsin Medical Center as director of public information. …In 1999, Paul also received the Award for Distinguished Service to Journalism and Mass Communications from UW-Madison
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Ms. Levin studied education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, then moved to Boston for graduate work at Wheelock College. She worked for the Boston television station WBZ in the 1970s.

During his bachelor?s program at the University of Wisconsin, Jerry was selected to show then Senator, John F. Kennedy, around the Wisconsin campus. The two of them sat in the Campus Union overlooking the lake and enjoyed coffee and discussions of their families.

Sharyn, with partner and husband of 30 years, Dr. Hugh Iltis, UW-Madison botany professor emeritus, and a dedicated environmentalist, traveled to remote and interesting parts of the world on botanical expeditions and made many friends in Mexico. Sharyn and Hugh enjoyed their book-filled home in the UW Arboretum.

Dorothy was a departmental administrator at the UW-Madison Extension Program.

After the war, Sam had a successful career with the University of Wisconsin Madison where he was recognized for 30 years of faithful service and also received the Governor?s Special Award from then governor, Tommy Thompson.

In 1980, she joined the faculty of UW-Madison as an Assistant Professor. In this capacity she served as Program Coordinator, Division of Professional and Human Development; Chair, Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies; Associate Dean, Continuing Education Extension Division; and Director, Wisconsin Survey Research Laboratory.

She worked at Pendarvis, Wis., Power & Light, and retired from the UW-Madison Bursar?s office.

Signe Skott Cooper, wonderful friend and colleague to many, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare Center at the age of 92.

Tesch, Hugo W. Age 77, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2013. Graduate of Rufus King High School, Milwaukee. University of Wisconsin – Madison

Chester Barton ?Bart? Martin, Jr., 80, of Middleton, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away on May 26, 2013.

Chester Barton “Bart” Martin, Jr., 80, of Middleton, Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passed away on May 26, 2013.

Stephen “Steve” Lowell Rader, 47, Madison, Wis., passed away Friday (5-24-13) after a bicycle accident in Madison.

Former UW Law School Dean George Bunn, a noted nuclear arms expert and negotiator, died of spinal cancer Sunday in Palo Alto, Calif., said his son Matthew Bunn. He was 87.

SHOREWOOD HILLS – George E. P. “Pel” Box, age 93, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at home.

NAPLES, Fla. – Edward Ivan Boldon Jr., M.D.,

HOUSTON, Texas / MADISON – Jay C. Nania was born Nov. 8, 1961, to Virginia Calhoun Nania and James Joseph Nania, DDS in Madison to the delight of his four older brothers, John, Jim, Jeff, and Joel, who took great pride in participating in his upbringing. He was taken from his loving family far too soon following a valiant fight against brain cancer on March 18, 2013, in Housto

ALLOUEZ – Thomas C. Thompson, 70, of Allouez, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, due to complications of many illnesses.

MIDDLETON – Jeanne Schiro, age 66, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Jeanne Schiro, age 66 of Middleton, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Jeanne worked for the University of Wisconsin Accounts Payable Department for over 40 years where she retired in 2010 as an Accounts Payable Manager.

Members of the Madison and campus community began to mourn the loss of University of Wisconsin psychology professor Bryan Hendricks this week. Hendricks died Friday morning at the age of 66.

MADISON – Elena V. Reyes, age 79, passed away on March 11, 2013, at UW Hospital.

VERONA/ MARSHALL – Elsner, Patricia A. (Coughlin) (Pat) (Ma), age 72, of Verona and formerly of Marshall, passed away surrounded by her family on March 9, 2013, at St. Mary?s Care Center in Madison.

Born September 24, 1948, in Madison, Margaret graduated from St. Francis Xavier Grade School in Cross Plains and Middleton High School before attending UW Platteville and the UW Madison where she pursued a Masters in Fine Arts. Margaret enjoyed 31 years of work at the University of Wisconsin Press where she held the position of Rights and Permissions Editor until Parkinson?s forced her to leave in 2008. Margaret?s smile, sense of humor, and unique view of life inspired everyone who knew her.

MADISON – Theodore Stephen Hamerow, G. P. Gooch Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.

Donald Nichols, an economics and public affairs professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an adviser to three state governors and a president, has died at the age of 72.