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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Geraldine "Jerry"
M. Bartel
Jan 4, 1927 — Jul 1, 2017
Obituary
Geraldine "Jerry" Bartel, age 90, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital following a brief hospitalization.
She was an only child, born in Lake Mills on January 4, 1927 to the late Irvin and Elsie (Lemke) Zade.
Jerry lived her entire life in Lake Mills. She was a member of the 1945 class of Lake Mills High School and went to work as a bookkeeper at Luetzow's Meat Market upon her graduation.
On September 23, 1949 she married Richard Bartel of Lake Mills in the Moravian Church. He preceded her in death at the age of 66 on January 12, 1993.
Jerry worked for Hamlin's Inc. and helped run the family businesses, Sanft & Bartel Construction and Bartel's Beach in Lake Mills.
Jerry enjoyed an active lifestyle following her retirement in February 1989. She traveled frequently to Europe and cities in the U.S. with three close friends as her traveling buddies.
She was in a golf league and was seen regularly around town in the early mornings with her walking group in addition to spending many hours volunteering for Meals on Wheels, St. Vincent's de Paul Society, the Lake Mills Blood Drive, and the Moravian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Christine Hassett (P. Scott), Lake Mills and grandchildren Whitney and Tyler; sister-in-law, Caroline (William) Davis, nephews Scott and Mark Davis.
Also preceding her in death was her son, Patrick August.
She was a good neighbor and a friend to all dogs and a few special cats.
In honor of her wishes no services will be held. A private burial will be at the Rock Lake Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, W 6129 Kiesling Rd. Jefferson, WI 53549.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
She was an only child, born in Lake Mills on January 4, 1927 to the late Irvin and Elsie (Lemke) Zade.
Jerry lived her entire life in Lake Mills. She was a member of the 1945 class of Lake Mills High School and went to work as a bookkeeper at Luetzow's Meat Market upon her graduation.
On September 23, 1949 she married Richard Bartel of Lake Mills in the Moravian Church. He preceded her in death at the age of 66 on January 12, 1993.
Jerry worked for Hamlin's Inc. and helped run the family businesses, Sanft & Bartel Construction and Bartel's Beach in Lake Mills.
Jerry enjoyed an active lifestyle following her retirement in February 1989. She traveled frequently to Europe and cities in the U.S. with three close friends as her traveling buddies.
She was in a golf league and was seen regularly around town in the early mornings with her walking group in addition to spending many hours volunteering for Meals on Wheels, St. Vincent's de Paul Society, the Lake Mills Blood Drive, and the Moravian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Christine Hassett (P. Scott), Lake Mills and grandchildren Whitney and Tyler; sister-in-law, Caroline (William) Davis, nephews Scott and Mark Davis.
Also preceding her in death was her son, Patrick August.
She was a good neighbor and a friend to all dogs and a few special cats.
In honor of her wishes no services will be held. A private burial will be at the Rock Lake Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, W 6129 Kiesling Rd. Jefferson, WI 53549.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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