Gail Frances Friedl

MADISON-Gail Frances Friedl, age 77, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, from complications due to a stroke ten days prior. Gail was born May 10, 1938, and was the daughter of Garland and Frances Smith of Madison. She graduated from East High School in 1956 where she excelled in music, especially piano. She earned a B.S. in Physical Therapy from UW-Madison in 1960. In 1961, she married the love of her life, James H. Friedl. Later, she became the mother of two children, Cindy and Ted. Gail worked as a Physical Therapist at the UW-Hospital in Madison, Edgerton Hospital, Arbor View Nursing Home and St. Mary's Hospital, where she retired in 2004. She was an active member of St. Dennis Parish where she sang in the choir, organized funerals and special events. Gail sang with the Yahara River Chorus for over 20 years and participated in numerous Sweet Adelines competitions. She suffered her first stroke last March. Gail's cheerfulness and drive to recover during this year has been an inspiration to us all. Gail is survived by her husband of 55 years, James H. Friedl of Madison; daughter, Cindy (Scott) Harris; son, Ted (Gwyn) Friedl; sisters, Mary Nielsen and Patricia McGlauchlin; sisters-in-law, Nancy Wenzlaff and Joyce Friedl; and her grandchildren, Katelin, Nathaniel and Sam.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, with Fr. Randy Timmerman presiding. A Luncheon will immediately follow. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., with a Rosary being recited at 3:45 p.m.   Visitation will also be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420