Bernard Gene Saley
October 26, 1926 - March 28, 2015
Obituary
Saley, Bernard G. “Bernie”
MADISON–Bernard G. “Bernie” Saley, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 26, 1926, in Madison, the son of Alvin and Edna (Lange) Saley. He married Ruth Steinle, in Madison, in 1956. Bernie attended and graduated from Madison East High School and UW-Madison with a degree in chemistry. While attending the University, Bernie worked for the City of Madison as an environmental technologist, where he continued after graduation for the next 40 years. He was a member of Orchids and Onions and multiple environmental organizations. Bernie enjoyed traveling the world, Sunday drives, anything with the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Ruth Hersko; his children, David (Corina) Saley of Poynette, Steven Saley of Fitchburg, Beth (David) Sweeney of Miami, Fla., Susan (William) Konkol of Parrish, Fla. and John (Theresa) Saley of Verona; 10 grandchildren, Katlyn and Alisha Saley, Sari and Nick Saley, Jonathan and Jennifer Sweeney, Matthew and Michael Konkol and Jacquelyn and Mary Saley; sister-in-law, Margaret Pfutzenreuter; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife; and brother-in-law, Roland “Fitz” Pfutzenreuter. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 2, 2015, with Reverend Jerry Amstutz presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Geographic Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Visitation
Wed Apr 1, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Visitation
Thu Apr 2, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Apr 2, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Dr. Dave Downs
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Condolences to Bernie's family. I worked with Bernie in the early 1950's, at the old boathouse on Wingra Creek. I worked summers there for 5+ years, until time constraints of being in Medical
School made working there impossible to continue. I worked with Bernie on mosquito control, and I drove the "mosquito truck" for several summers. Bernie always had a smile on his face, and I remember how he would come to work on Spring mornings telling of having been out the evening before, picking what he called "Sparrow-grass"(asparagus)
David R. Downs, M. D. Dodgeville, Wisconsin
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Pauline Trainor
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Jack and I would like to send you our deepest sympathies to Bernies Family. I have many fond memories growing up next door. From the worn down path in-between our bushes...to the wonderful apple trees to climb on, that he took such great care of...to playing hide-n-seek hiding in the grape vines, of course tasting a few...watching the turtles in the turtle pond, that he made...Freckles, his dog...the rabbits, Snowball (?)....Bernie was always outside taking care of something and always willing
to stop and talk to you. Even in later years when I had my own family, I would run into Bernie at the grocery store and he always had time to talk about how things were going.
Bernie was a wonderful person, who will be deeply missed by so many people. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Pauline (Thering) and Jack Trainor
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Tracy Teske
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Although briefly, we had the pleasure of knowing Bernie and his family and the honor of helping care for him. He made it very easy to care for him and kept his sense of humor even during the painful and difficult days the last two weeks. We feel very blessed to have been a small part of his life. We will remember him fondly.
Tracy & Deb at Visiting Angels
Angels Linda, Pam and Daniel