Virginia M. Wolters
November 02, 1919 - March 12, 2011
Obituary
MADISON- Virginia Mae Wolters died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 12, 2011, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 91 years old. Virginia was born in Minnesota on Nov. 5, 1919. She spent her youth and teen years in Superior and graduated from Superior Teachers College in 1940. Virginia moved to the Middleton area and taught English and German at Middleton High School. Later, she had a career as librarian at the University of Wisconsin Social Sciences department. Virginia met the love of her life, Oliver Wolters and they were married in 1942. Oliver left to fight in World War II and was involved in major battles in Europe while Virginia went to Seattle, Wash. as a Rosie the Riveter, helping to build B-52\'s for the American Air Force. She was also active as a volunteer for the Red Cross. Virginia loved nature, gardening, camping, traveling and all varieties of animals. She was especially fond of cats. She and Oliver enjoyed dancing and danced together on Friday nights for over 60 years. Virginia loved poetry and literature and had a vibrant intellectual curiosity. She was involved in many causes and was a passionate advocate for the underdog. Virginia is survived by her two children, Tracy Wolters and Carolyn Rothstein; and grandchildren, Leah, Aaron, Darshon and Dylan. She was preceded in death by Oliver in 2005. A celebration memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 3 p.m., on Friday, March 18, 2011. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice.
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A celebration memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 3 p.m., on Friday, March 18, 2011.
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Andrea Stein
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To the family of Virginia Wolters,
My name is Andrea Stein. My dog Shayna and I are visiting pet volunteers with HospiceCare, Inc. Clare Bridge is one of the facilities we visit. About a year ago, one of Virginia's friends was visiting her and noticed Shayna. She asked if I would stop by after seeing my assigned hospice patients. I was delighted to comply and I continued to visit Virginia until three weeks ago. We had many wonderful conversations about literature, nature, gardening, animals and the public school system. While we spoke, my dog Shayna would lay quietly and let Virginia pet her.
I always looked forward to our visits. Virginia was knowledgeable about such a wide variety of subjects and she always taught me something new. Her understated dignity and charm has left an impression on me. She was a model of life long learning and an inspirational example of aging with grace.
Two weeks ago, one of your family members (I think it was her daughter) stopped me in the hall to pet Shayna. She remarked that her mother would have loved a dog visit but was not coherent at that time. I am sorry I didn't ask her mother's name. Otherwise, I would have been able to tell her in person that Shayna and I did in fact visit with Virginia regularly.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Virginia will be deeply missed. I feel honored to have met her. My thoughts and sympathies are with Virginia's family and friends during this difficult time.