Kristi Lyn Fry
December 07, 1950 - November 07, 2014
Obituary
Fry, Kristi L.
MADISON-Kristi L. Fry, age 63, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Heritage Monona in Madison, after a two year struggle with brain cancer. She was born on Dec. 7, 1950, at Methodist Hospital in Madison, to Charles and Geraldine (Holmes) Fry. Kristi was raised in Madison and Verona along with her older sister, Parnee and younger brother, Bradley. She graduated from Verona High School in 1968. Kristi then attended Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich., where she majored in French, and was an All-Conference member of the field hockey team. After graduation in 1972, Kristi worked for Cuna Mutual until being admitted to the University of Wisconsin Law School. While there she was an editor of the law review and graduated in 1982 with the Order of the Coif. She had her first job as an attorney in Delavan, Wis., but eventually settled in Fond du Lac where she worked at several firms and businesses before opening her own law office. Kristi enjoyed golf, traveling, the Packers and Badgers, as well as her house on the shore of Lake Winnebago. She enjoyed her time with a wide network of friends and family where her wry wit and laughter was always appreciated. Kristi is survived by her sister, Parnee Dahlk of Madison, her brother, Bradley (Kay) Fry; niece, Lauren Fry; and nephew, William Fry, all of Brentwood Tenn.; special cousins, Todd White, Jill Cerniglia and family, Barb White and family and Skeeter Moen and family; as well as many other close cousins and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents; and dear cousin, Geraldine (Ellis) White of San Diego, Calif. A memorial service is planned for a future date in Fond du Lac. Memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. The family would like to thank Anita and Andy Vissers, Mary and Jane Kraus, Nettie and Bob Thelen and the staff at the Sterling House in Fond du Lac for all the wonderful care they provided. Kristi will be one of the most fun loving, feisty angels to hit the heavens. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Vivian Gerg
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I wasn't aware of Kristi's illness, so the news of her death was especially hard to realize. I have many wonderful memories of our working days in the same department at CUNA Mutual. My love and condolences to all of Kristi's family......... Vivian Gerg (Waunakee, WI)
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Marjorie Beer
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I was fortunate to know Kristi when she worked at CUNA Mutal and also when she and her brother Brad lived with me while both were going to the university. I loved her sense of humor and her outlook on life. My sympathy to her sister and to Brad and his family. Marge Knutson Beer
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Mary Schaller
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Parnee - I was saddened to hear about Kristi. Hope you and Brad are doing well. it has been a long time since I have talked to you. Mary Schaller
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Marcia Schauff
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Parnee, so very sorry to hear of your sister's death. I can't believe how much the two of you looked alike. If your sister's laugh is anything like yours, I'm sure she will fill heaven with happiness. I am a person who accumulates quotes and sayings. I hope this one gives you some peace.
"when there are no words...know that the silences are carrying the thoughts and prayers of all who love you." Rest in Peace Kristi Marcia (Mueller) Schauff, class of 1966
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Louise Back
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So sorry for your lose. We were neighbors when we lived on Verona Road. When I was a kid it was so great to have someone with kids our age moving so close by and a girl my age was even better. We wore a path through the neighbors yard to each others house. Brad and my brother Kenny, Kristi and I. What great fun we had.
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Kim Shaul
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Brad, Parnee and family: I am so sorry to hear about Kristi's passing. She is at peace now so that is very comforting. It's nice to know that feisty angel will be looking out for all of us. Kristi was a wonderful person. She was a great mentor to me as I was starting out as a new attorney and a great friend. I have many happy memories of times spent with Kristi. The last time was a gambling adventure which was all laughter and some winning. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Shaul