Wesley Zulty
January 28, 1928 - September 03, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Wesley J. Zulty, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. He was born on Jan. 28, 1928, at 1:28 in the morning, the only child to Phil and Minnie (Galick) Zulty. Wesley grew up on the east side of Madison and graduated from East High School in 1945 and UW-Madison in 1949. He later graduated from UW Law School in 1952. Wesley worked his way through college and law school by playing saxophone in local dance bands, and selling golf clubs out of his home on Spaight Street. Wes Zulty Sports was created and became a local fixture for the next 50 plus years. As a local land developer, he built shopping centers where he located his sporting goods store and legal offices. He served the Madison Community through generous contributions to athletic clubs, service clubs, individuals who needed help, and his family. Wesley sat on a variety of boards throughout his professional career, such as the greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill Industries, Multiple Sclerosis, Shorewood Hills Zoning Board, and others. He was a lifetime member of Temple Beth El. He was a former member of Blackhawk Country Club. Wesley loved playing golf as often as he could in Madison or near his home in Tucson. He lived a long fulfilling life, articulating in recent years how grateful he was for the gift of life bestowed upon him, and especially his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Wesley is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Bob (Debbie) Griggas and Bruce Griggas; daughter, Brynne Nodolf; son-in-law, Brian Nodolf; and grandchildren, Ariel, Otto, and Oren Griggas, and Charles Nodolf. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. A private family burial will be held in the near future. Visitation will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. A special thank you goes out to Agrace HospiceCare.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Sep 6, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Sep 6, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Robert Frank
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Hi Beverly I was sadened to hear about Wes's passing. As you know he was good freinds with my dad and our whole family. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed his company. We are out of town through Sunday, If I miss the Funeral I'll be thinking about you all. Otherwise I will see you there. Regards, Bob Frank
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Bruce Griggas
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Marlene Cordes
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I was a tenant in one of Wes's shopping malls on Odana Road. Wes was always kind and understanding even when I went through a rough patch. He allowed me to keep making a living by working it out so I had a place to work. He was a wonderful man of the highest integrity.
Marlene Cordes
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Jeannie & Jeff Otteson
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So sorry to hear that we lost Wes. Jeannie loved Wes in particular, because he was a fellow Madison "East-Sider"! Jeff loved talking sports with Wes... and Wes sure knew everything there was about sports topics. Our sympathies to you Bev, and to your family and friends. We will all miss this very special guy. Jeff, Jeannie, Ben & Liz Otteson