Andrew S. Abplanalp

COTTAGE GROVE-Andrew S. Abplanalp, age 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 9, 1955, in Madison to Alex and Catherine (Teasdale) Abplanalp. Andrew graduated from LaFollette High School in 1974. He completed his bachelors and masters degrees at UW-Whitewater and then had a long career in the insurance industry. Andrew married Susan Basgall on May 27, 1978, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Andrew was a kind, loving husband, father, and grandfather who always put others before himself. Andrew is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sue; sons, Aaron (Billie) and Nick (Sarah); daughter, Lauren; grandchildren, Mason and Callan; brother, A.J. (Deb); and sister, Susan Abplanalp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 12 noon, on Saturday, June 15, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Andrew’s name. “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” (the Beatles) On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420 In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Andrew’s name. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 12 noon, on Saturday, June 15, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.