Laura Mae Ganser

Middleton - Laura Mae Ganser, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 14, 2011 after a brief illness with lung disease. She was born on June 10, 1948 in Ashton, the daughter of Edward and Angela (Ziegler) Meinholz and raised on the family farm. Laura married Marvin "Marv" Ganser on October 12, 1968 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton. She worked in the insurance industry for over 39 years, just having retired recently. Laura was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and taught religious education for over seven years. She volunteered for over 25 years with the Girl Scouts at both the local and Council level. Laura was active with the City of Middleton - Park, Recreation and Forest Planning Commission for 14 years. In addition, she was involved with other civic and social activities. She had a variety of interests, including crafting, gardening, reading and especially cooking for her family and friends. A devoted, loving wife and mother, Laura is survived by Marvin, her husband of 42 years; two daughters, Maureen (Ryan) Gile and Brenda (Kevin) Weadick; four granddaughters, Ella and Brooke Gile and Audrey and Claire Weadick; her sister, Agnes (Pat) Breunig; four brothers, Vic (Millie) Meinholz, Cletus (Priscilla) Meinholz, Jim (Irene) Meinholz and Dan Meinholz; her in-laws, Mary Kroda, Kathy (Martin) Ballweg, Jerry (Bonnie) Ganser, Ginny (Bob) Joyes, Dorothy (Don) Leonard, Dolores (Dave) Winden, John Ganser, Joe Ganser and Dan (Kris) Ganser; and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Joe Kroda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 Univeristy Ave., at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 with Monsignor Douglas Dushack and Father John Meinholz presiding. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., and also on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. Those wishing to express their sympathy may consider donations to Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council, the UW Foundation for the UW Hospital and Clinics Fund or St. Bernard Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU staff of the UW Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Memorials: Those wishing to express their sympathy may consider donations to Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council, the UW Foundation for the UW Hospital and Clinics Fund or St. Bernard Catholic Church. Visitation: Visitation will be on Tuesday May 17, 2011from 5:00 PM until 8:00 pm at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., and also on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 Univeristy Ave., at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011