Rae Ann Wopat

LODI-Rae Ann Wopat died on July 25, 2016 at Sauk Prairie Hospital after a four-year battle with cancer. Rae Ann was a private person who fought her cancer with dignity and grace, asking no special treatment or sympathy. Rae Ann was born on January 3, 1933, to Clair and Ethel Thompson of Lodi Wisconsin. She attended school in Lodi, graduated in 1951, and worked at the University of Wisconsin until her marriage to Albin Wopat in 1961. Overnight she became the mother of eight, and in the years to come showed courage, perseverance and loyalty to her new family. Rae Ann was an artistic woman, an excellent seamstress, a great cook and loved driving across the country. She and Al enjoyed decades of curling and card games. Rae Ann said her "best times were on the farm". Following Al's death in 1983, she continued to travel widely with friends and win regularly at cards. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and loved following and sharing her children's achievements. Rae Ann is survived by her eight children, Mike (Jeen), Jim (Susan), John (Judy), Rick (Ellen), Tom (Kristen), Ann (Rafael), Dave (Alicia) and Ron (Kathy); her brother, Charles Thompson (Karan), and many dear friends. In light of her private but feisty struggle with cancer, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, 521 Fair Street, Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 with Rev. Fr. Scott Jablonski officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME LODI, 157 South Main St., on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street (608)592-3201