Joan Marie Adler
December 26, 1937 - April 04, 2015
Obituary
Adler, Joan M.
MADISON/WAUSAU-Joan M. Adler, age 77, of Madison, formerly of the Wausau/Marshfield area, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Sebring Assisted Living. She was born on Dec. 26, 1937, in Wausau, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Burns) Pautz. Joan married Glenn Adler on July 8, 1967, in Marshfield. She attended school at Wausau, and received her degree in Elementary Education from The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Joan was a professional educator in Marshfield and Madison, teaching pre-school, 3rd and 4th grades, and reading. She was always active in her church, especially singing in the choir. Joan loved to sew, bake, sing, and do arts and crafts. Her most enjoyable times were spent with her family. Joan is survived by her children, Donald (Julia) Adler of Suffolk, Va., Cheryl (Michael) McGowan of Macomb, Ill., and Michelle (Michael) Schumacher of Madison; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Crystal, Kathleen, Maggie, Andrew, Megan and Sara; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, James, Gabriel, Nathan and Ben; sister, Mary Ann (Robert) Morrow of Abbotsford; special friend, Jim Anderson; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Edna Pautz; husband, Glenn in 1998; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at SEBRING ASSISTED LIVING CHAPEL, 7710 S. Brookline Dr., Madison, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015, with Father Timothy Jones, LC presiding. Private family interment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Joan’s name to the Sebring Garden’s Music Program. The family would like to thank the staff at Sebring Gardens for their loving care of our mother. Your care and compassion will always be remembered. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
Events
Visitation
Fri Apr 10, 2015 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Sebring Assisted Living Chapel • 7710 S. Brookline Drive, Madison, WI
Service
Fri Apr 10, 2015 @ 1:30 PM CDT
Sebring Assisted Living Chapel • 7710 S. Brookline Drive, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Lisa Kjellsen Gordon
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I had the pleasure of knowing Glenn and Joan through American Family, along with being neighbors on Randy Jay St. Both wonderful people. My heart goes out to their family . May your memories sustain you and remind you of the love and good times.
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Mary Cleveland
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My deepest sympathies are extended to all of you. I will miss sending her a card every month.
I will be sending a donation to St, Jude's Children's Hospital in Joan's memory.
Mary Cleveland, Joan's Hospice Friend
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Joan Wiltgen Bloodworth
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As Thecla Adler Wiltgen's daughter and Glenn's first cousin and close neighbor in Marshfield, I thought of him as incredibly good. He handled life with great dignity and dearly loved and was proud of Joan. Her accomplishments and good cooking (if I remember, she won a stove in a Betty Crocker contest) were amazing! I wish I'd known her better but feel sure hers is a life to be celebrated. God bless all her family.
Joan Wiltgen Bloodworth
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Barb Gillespie
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Joanie and I shared a teeny classroom when she was teaching remedial reading and I worked with kids with learning disabilities at Washington School in Marshfield. Joan was an inspiration to me as a more
"experienced" teacher and I've thought of her often through the years. So sorry to hear of her passing. I will remember that smile always. (not to mention the yummy teachers' lounge treats she shared with one and all).
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nessa
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one.In the scriptures Job 14:14,15 and John 5:28, God promises that he will resurrect our loved ones in the near future .I hope that Jehovah , the God of comfort grant you peace. If you have any questions visit www.jw.org