Beatrice Ann Oasen

MADISON-Beatrice A. Oasen, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Feb. 15, 1929, in Portage, the daughter of Paul Langland. Beatrice married Robert R. Oasen on Aug. 1, 1953, in Madison. She was raised and lived with her aunt and uncle, Florence and Ben. She graduated from Portage High School, Class of 1947. Beatrice worked as a food cashier for Madison School District. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and formerly taught Sunday school. Beatrice also volunteered at Karmenta Nursing Home with the V.F.W. and taught dance at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 8483 Women’s Aux. and American Legion Women’s Aux., Post 481. Beatrice is survived by her sons, Dan Oasen of Sun Prairie and Dennis Oasen of Madison; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; husband in 2004; and her aunt and uncle, Florence and Ben. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, with the Rev. Susan Schneider presiding. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, with a reception to follow at V.F.W. Post 8483, County Rd. CV, Madison. Visitation will be at the funeral home from Noon until the time of service on Wednesday, with a pass in review at 1:45 p.m. by the V.F.W. and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608) 221-5420