Mary Jane Regele
June 22, 1931 - March 23, 2015
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Mary Jane (Shadewald) Regele, age 83, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, with her loving family at her side at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born on June 22, 1931 in Richland Center, the daughter of Archie and Zola (McClary) Shadewald. Mary Jane was united in marriage to Donald J. Regele in June of 1959 and they shared 47 wonderful years together. A 1949 graduate of Lone Rock High School, she went on to further her education from UW Stout graduating in 1953 with a bachelors degree in Home Economics. Mary Jane taught in Athens and West Milwaukee before staying home to raise her family. She was an avid golfer, Tuckaway Womens Golf Champion and a curler for Wauwatosa’s Curling Club. Later in life, she enjoyed gambling but treasured most the time spent with her family and always loved playing with her grandchildren. She loved her visits to Arizona and her margaritas. Mary Jane is survived by her sons, Paul (Annette) Regele and David (Jessica) Regele; her grandchildren, Alex, Ami, John, Zola, Mack, Fisher and Joe and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, brother Frank Shadewald and cousin Lorraine Hernan. A Celebration Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 12 Noon to 2 PM, where a luncheon will follow. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, 517 N. Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53705.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Gathering
Sat Mar 28, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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anita valladolid
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It was always a joy with Mrs. Regele, I will truly miss her presence every day. My condolences go out to family and friends. Love from Heritage staff. -Anita
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Mary
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David, Jess and family, I am so sorry for your lose. May Jane rest in peace.
The Fritsches
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Susan Bessa
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David so sorry about the loss of your mother. Our sympathy and love go out to you, Jess and your family. Daryl, Susan, Layne and Kyle.
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Donna Larkosh
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I have many, many wonderful memories of Jane.........as well as of her parents, Archie and Margaret. My family lived next to them on Rohn Hollow Road. My parents operated the Fairview Cheese Factory. I always enjoyed visiting with Jane and remember being allowed to play with her dolls that Margaret had "tucked away" for safe keeping after Jane enrolled in Stout. I have fond memories of being an over-night guest in Jane's home after she married, but before she and Don began their family. I was a student at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, at that time. It was a special "girl" time we spent together that weekend. Jane was a gracious hostess who always made me feel welcomed as both a guest and a friend. I am sad at hearing of her passing.
Hugs to David and family.
Donna (Swinehart) Larkosh
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Ginger Checki
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Dave,
You and your family have my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.
Ginger Checki RN
4 Southwest
St. Mary's Hospital