Marjorie Ann Sawyer
May 06, 1930 - September 01, 2020
Obituary
MIDDLETON – Marjorie (Simon) (Adler) (Yocum) Sawyer, age 90, of Middleton, Wis., died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at Rosewood Villas in Madison. She was born on May 6, 1930, in Madison, Wis., to Herman and Sally (Endres) Simon of Middleton, Wis.
Marjorie was a 1948 graduate of Middleton High School and completed a secretarial course at Madison Business College in 1949. She was employed as a secretary at the Wisconsin Bar Association, UW Extension in Dane and Columbia counties and Child Support Enforcement, Dane County. After retiring, Marjorie worked at American Girl, had numerous part-time jobs and also enjoyed volunteer work. She was a lifelong learner, attending classes that were of interest to her.
Marjorie's hobbies included music, reading, knitting, traveling, meeting new people and seeing new places. Family and friends were a great source of joy.
Marjorie is survived by her children, Mike (Greta) Adler, Denny Adler, Ken (Dana) Adler, Jeannie (Greg) Ammirati and Mary Anne Hull; daughter-in-law, Susan Adler; 15 grandchildren, Andy, Amy, Alissa, Tamara, Jamie, Kyle, Josh, Matt, Mike, Morgan, Marcus, Kati, Kory, Dylan and Calley; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Luana Kalscheur and Louise Oasen; and brother-in-law, Wayne Esser. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steve Adler; brother, Gerald Simon; sister, Janet Esser; and husbands, Vic Adler, Tom Yocum and Bill Sawyer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Private burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the Mass on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare and St. Bernard Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Wed Sep 9, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Sep 9, 2020 @ 1:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
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Memories
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Bill Kalscheur
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What a wonderful lady. She always made every event and gathering so fun. Was such a great example of how to carry on thru difficult life events. My Mom asked our family when we were young who we would want to live with if anything happen to her, our family said Marge. Marge at the time was a widow with 5 kids of her own, she really didn't need the extra burden of another 5 kids, but it would have made an interesting movie. She raised great kids and my heart goes out to all of you and your families.
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Dan Simms
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Jeez . . . Where does one start, when reminiscing is so full of wonderfulness, thinking about "Marge". The Adler Family of Mayflower Drive is a Middleton institution . . . Thanks to marvelous Marge and her amazing way. I always admired how genuinely nice she always was to me and to those around her, when she lived such a tough, challenging life as a great Mom. She taught us all that being tough as nails on the inside may be concealed by beautiful on the outside, and inside. This is a very sad day . . . Condolences from my family to all of Marge's clan!
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Ed Cantwell
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She was such a joy and example for all of us. What a wonderful family she raised. I have the pleasure of knowing them all. My deepest sympathies to the Adler/Sawyer family.
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Kathy Kalscheur Hoover
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I have so many wonderful memories of heartfelt conversations that I’ve had over the years with my beautiful aunt Marge. I’m remembering all the cold winter days and nights ice skating on the rink right next to the Adler’s house. Marge would invite us in to warm up, and sometimes treat us with hot chocolate and cookies. Boy did we feel special! We’d come out all refreshed and ready to skate again, while many less fortunate souls were not as blessed as we were. To each of you, Mike, Denny, Jeannie, Ken and Mary, I want you to know how truly sad I am that we won’t be able to make the trip up from Texas again, so soon, but I will be thinking of you as you honor and celebrate your dear mother’s life. God’s blessings to you and your families.
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Jann Kalscheur
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Aunt Marge was such an inspiration. She lived life to the fullest . She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She always put family and friends first. She oganized the Simon family reunions and checked in often on Luana. Despite her many life setbacks, she carried on with grace and optimism. The world lost one of its brightest stars. My deepest condolences to her family.
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Jeanne Saner
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My condolences to the entire family. Marge was such a dear friend to my mom Rita. May they Rest In Peace together. May God Bless you all. Jeanne (Thalmann) Saner.