Marita Schumpert Hettinger
May 09, 1930 - September 24, 2015
Obituary
MADISON- Marita Schumpert Hettinger passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, surrounded by her family in Stoughton, Wis. She was born in Madison, the eldest daughter of Robert and Grace Schumpert. Marita was a graduate of West High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin in Medical Technology. Later, she earned a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and her Doctorate of Philosophy at the UW. Marita's professional career at the UW Hospital spanned 25 years. She enjoyed the arts of Madison, beauty of Wisconsin, activities with friends, and visits with her family. Marita loved spending time outdoors enjoying golf, skiing, camping, and gardening. She was an active alumna of YMCA Camp Manitowish in Boulder Junction, Wis., and a believer in the value of the summer camp experience for young people. During retirement, Marita travelled extensively through Europe and the UK, and enjoyed ski trips with the Madison Ski Club. She was an accomplished pianist, an active volunteer, and a life-longer learner. Marita remained involved in her college sorority, Pi Beta Phi. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison, and more recently she enjoyed services and fellowship at the neighborhood Christ Lutheran Church of Stoughton. Marita is survived by her three children, S. Douglas Hettinger (Shemai and their children, Grace, Grant, and Emma) of Seattle, Wash; Pat Klever (Kevin) of Paso Robles, Calif.; and Kay Leigh Kearns (Andrew and their children, Garrett, Ellory, and Mira) of Jackson, NH; and her sister, Carol Schumpert Sudduth of Denmark, Maine. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Schumpert. A memorial service celebrating Marita's life will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF STOUGHTON, 700 County Road Hwy B (at the intersection of Skyline Drive), at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. Following the service at 2:00 pm, the family invites you to enjoy a reception at the Stoughton Country Club. Anyone wishing to give a gift may do so in her memory to Camp Manitowish, PO Box 246, Boulder Junction, WI 54512. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
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Darcy Barker
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Love to Pat, Doug and Kay, family of my best friend Marita.
D'Arcy Timmons Barker
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Debbie Pautz
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Marita gave us tremendous insight into her intellect and exceptional talents during our Bible Study on Eben Alexander's Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into Afterlife. Like Ms. Frizzle in PBS's Magic School Bus, she took complex issues and translated them, so everyone in the group was able to grasp her concepts. While educating us, her eyes intense: shining brilliantly, she beamed at us, with a curiously girlish smile.
We will miss her.
In Christ's love,
Debbie and Dwight Pautz
KF
Karen Falkner
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All of us from the Parkcrest Ladies' Golf League will miss Marita and her good humor.
JB
Janet Burrill
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Marita was a wonderful neighbor. We lived at 3236 Brooklyn for 14 yrs. before moving to the north woods. I remember many mornings sharing tea & conversation with her. She was so helpful with her advice & just being a good listener. I miss her.
Janet Burrill
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Daniel Seibel
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I'm so sorry that I didn't hear of Marita's passing until well after the fact. I worked with her in Blood Bank for a few years before transferring to another lab. We enjoyed many rhetorical spars and stimulating conversations. I visited her through the years after her retirement, but most recently fell out of touch. I wish I had had the chance to say goodbye!