Grace Ann Daggett
March 06, 1925 - October 26, 2014
Obituary
MONONA-Grace A. Daggett, age 89, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family at her side. She was born March 6, 1925 in Hatley, Wis. Grace began working for Marathon Electric in Wausau, Wis. during World War II as an assembler of B-17s. In addition, she played second base for the Marathon Electric fast pitch traveling team. She served in the WAVES division of the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 and was honorably discharged. Grace was a VFW Ladies Auxiliary lifetime member and charter member of Women in Military Service for America. The former Grace A. Ostrowski married Joseph J. Daggett, a U.S. Army Sergeant in World War II, on Oct. 19, 1946, and they were married 47 years until Joseph preceded her in death. The call to serve and help others would continue throughout Grace’s life as she served several terms as President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, and was captain of the VFW Post No. 7591 Auxiliary Madison Dayettes Color Guard. She was active in the community and a passionate volunteer at the Monona Senior Center and through the St. Anne’s Society with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she also was a long time member. A talented knitter, Grace knitted newborn hats and renal sleeves as part of her volunteer work for St. Mary’s Hospital. After going to work for the State of Wisconsin for 18 years, Grace retired in 2008 at the age of 83. Ever active, she loved being outdoors and enjoyed her gardening and lawn work. Inside, she was equally skilled at crafts and baking, particularly known for her Christmas cookies and famous fudge. Grace was also an avid follower and fan of Brewers baseball and frequent cross country trip traveler, she just recently completed the Badger Honor Flight. Of all Grace’s activities, her family always came first as a devoted wife and caregiver to her husband, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a perfect combination of independence, honesty, wit and compassion. Grace is survived by her children, Joseph “Jim” (Bonnie) Daggett, Dennis (Peg) Daggett, Jeanne (Steve) Lawver and Ronald (Jean) Daggett; grandchildren, Joseph “Joe” (Amanda), Derek (Kim), Danielle, Bryan (Karly), Shannon (Nick), Nikki (Andrew), Kyle and Brett; great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Madison, Brinley and unborn child, Lauren, Cohen, Breken, Boston, Dexter and Mack; and a brother, Clair (Jeanette) Ostrowski. In addition to her husband, Grace was preceded in death by her parents; and nine brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. A committal service will follow at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, with military rites performed by the Madison Veterans Firing Squad. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. A special thanks to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, especially the 5th floor east staff and Edriss (aka Brian), for their care and support. We love you forever in our hearts. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Wed Oct 29, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu Oct 30, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Service
Thu Oct 30, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Joyce Knapton
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I had the pleasure of working with Grace at the State Department of Health Services. She was truly a delightful person, always so pleasant and thoughtful. I lost touch with her for awhile and then ran into her again in the Wilson Street building a few years later and we caught right up on each others lives. I was at the airport to welcome back the Veterans just a year or so ago and who do I see coming down the escalator towards the crowd, but Grace. She remembered me right away and I was so happy to see her! What a wonderful, wonderful person! I know she'll have a special place in heaven.
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Teri Klawitter
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For Family and dear friends, my sincere sympathy for your loss. Words can never express the heart ache we feel when we lose someone so close to us. Please take the time you need beyond the formalities, as she was apart of your lives for many, many years. How lucky you were to have her here for so many wonderful years! May you find peace in knowing she is now at rest, and her love will still surround you.
((((Big Hugs)))
MR
Mona Reierson
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Jim,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We send our thoughts and prayers to you, Bonnie, and the rest of your family. May your memories and love warm your hearts.
Mona & Greg Reierson
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Jane DeRosia
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Dennis, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of of your Mother. My thoughts are with you , Peg and the rest of your family. She sounds like she was quite a woman allowing for incredible memories.
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Bonnie J. Luder
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To the Family of Grace, I enjoyed working with Grace at 1 West Wilson St. in Madison. She was an interesting person to visit with. She was a hard worker, but also had a warm & good spirit. My prayers are with you during this time. You are very blesseed to have had Grace in your lives. Bonnie J. Luder, Missouri
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Roger Boeker
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The committee, flight staff and board of directors of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero Grace Daggett. We are thankful for her military service and proud to have served her on her trip to Washington, D.C.