Laura Jean Robertson,

MIDDLETON Laura Jean Robertson, age 53, passed away on June 4, 2010 at All Saints Memory Care after a long struggle with Alzheimers disease. Laura was born on June 25th, 1956 in Columbus Ohio, daughter of Robert and Marian (Lipke) Schroeder and grew up in Marion, IN, and Beloit, WI, graduating from Beloit Memorial High School in 1974. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders in 1978 and earned her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology in 1979. Laura met Fred Robertson while they were both students at the UW. They were married in Beloit, WI on July 29th, 1978. Following graduation, they moved to San Francisco, CA, where Laura was employed as a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Jefferson School District in Daly City, CA. In 1984 they moved to San Diego where Laura worked for the San Diego Unified School District, the Oceanside School District and at Childrens Hospital in San Diego. Following the births of their three children, Laura focused her time on raising her family. They relocated to Mequon, WI in 1993 and Laura worked part time as a substitute teacher in the Port Washington School District. In 2005 the family relocated to Middleton, WI where Laura enjoyed the frequent company of her friends and extended family. Her final months were spent in the loving care of the staff at All Saints Memory Care in Madison, WI. Laura was a member of the Middleton United Church of Christ. She had a lifelong passion for tennis and enjoyed league competition. She loved growing flowers, birdwatching, gourmet cooking, and was an avid reader. She was particularly fond of her pet cat, Ozzie, and her dog, Cameron. Laura always seemed most at home walking her favorite beaches in San Diego and Cape Hatteras and never tired of collecting sea shells. Annual ski trips were treasured family time. Laura always had a smile on her face that lit the room, and a warm personality that drew people to her presence. Laura is survived by her husband of 31 years, Fred; their children, Fred IV, Anna, and Evan; her brothers and sisters, Mona Pastor, Bob Schroeder, Beth Schrader, and Tom (Scot) Schroeder; sister-in-law and best friend Sarah Robertson; many nieces and nephews; her mother, Marian Schroeder; and her father, R. Walter (M.I.) Schroeder. Memorial service will be held at Middleton United Church of Christ, 645 Schewe Road, Middleton, on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Iliff presiding. A luncheon will followed the service. Interment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at Middleton United Church of Christ on Monday June 7, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 10 a.m until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to HospiceCare Foundation, Middleton United Church of Christ, or the Alzheimers Association in Lauras memory. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at both All Saints Memory Care and HospiceCare as well as Pastor Iliff for their kindness and support during Lauras lengthy illness. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to HospiceCare Foundation, Middleton UCC, or the Alzheimers Association in Lauras memory. Cemetery: Interment will be held at a later date. Visitation: Visitation will be held at Middleton United Church of Christ on Monday June 7, 2010 from 5 until 8:00 p.m. and also onTuesday from 10 a.m until the time of the service. Service: Memorial service will be held at Middleton United Church of Christ, 645Schewe Road, Middleton, WI on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev.Iliff presiding.