Jacqueline Kay Lahr
May 12, 1934 - March 10, 2015
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MADISON-Jacqueline K. Lahr, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Racine, on May 12, 1934, to Maurice and Freeda McCann. Jackie received her teaching degree from UW-Madison and taught elementary school in San Francisco, Milwaukee and Lake Mills. She married Robert Lahr on August 12, 1961. Jackie was an avid tennis player and loved traveling and especially spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Cary Lahr, Nancy (Michael) Herbeck, Connie (Gregg) Hammill, Kathleen (Robert) Shannon and Daniel Lahr; grandchildren, Katherine, Samuel, Lydia and Molly; sister Nancy (Edward) Maeder of Austin; brother Patrick (Lorraine) McCann of San Diego and other relatives and friends. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Robert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade, Madison at 11 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial to Middleton Outreach Ministry, where Jackie spent much time volunteering, or to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staff at University Hospital. Our world was so much better by having Mom in it and we will miss her dearly. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Mar 14, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Madison) • 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, WI 53717
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Mary Knapp
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To the Lahr family: Jim and I read of your mother's death in the paper today and we want to offer our heartfelt condolences. We both played tennis with your parents and truly enjoyed getting to know both ofthem. Jackie and I co-captained more than one team together and even got one or 2 of them to the state tournament. Jackie was such a kind and caring person and although I have not played tennis in the past few years, I will miss seeing her around in places like Trader Joes. I know she loved her family very much and that you were all first in her heart. You are in our thoughts in this most difficult time. Mary Knapp
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Peg Storrs
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I was so saddened to learn of your mom's passing today. She was a terrific teacher to our daughter, Sarah and to so many others whose lives she touched. I have many fond memories of our summers of playing "doubles" at the high school with Marianne Hauser and Barb Zastrow. This picture epitomizes her so well, i.e., always so upbeat with that wonderful smile. May she rest in peace.
My sincere sympathies,
Peg Storrs
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Alice
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I am so sorry for your loss. I am one of Jackie's tennis friends. She was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. Take care - and know she was loved and appreciated by many.
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Sandy Whisler
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I taught next door to Jackie for several years when we both taught at Prospect Elementary School in Lake Mills. She was a great colleague, mentor, and friend, and the reason several of her students chose to enter the teaching profession. I will always have fond memories of her.
My sympathies to all of you, Sandy Whisler
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Veronica Anderson
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JAckie taught both of my daughters in Lake Mills..and also went to my church. She made my children better persons for having had her brilliant teaching and guidance. Our family loved her and will always be in her debt. Thank you, God, for allowing us to have known her., a very blessed human being.
Our prayers go out to her family and friends.
Love from Brenda, Sara(Siemers) , Ronnie and Garry Anderson
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Janice Van Lysel
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So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. My prayers and sympathy. Also sorry that I am out of town.