Jeanette Olive Strassman
January 31, 1922 - October 10, 2020
Obituary
MONONA - Jeanette Strassman, age 98, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Drumlin Memory Care. She was born on Jan. 31, 1922, in Madison, the daughter of Jennie Dahl and Olaf Nelson.
Jeanette graduated from Madison Central High School. She worked as a packager for Oscar Mayer for 38 years. Jeanette was a member of the East Side Businessmen's Club. Jeanette loved hosting holiday parties especially Christmas. She liked staying busy and enjoyed working with her hands making dolls and cross stitching. She was an avid sports fan and especially liked to cheer on the Cubs, Badgers and Packers.
Jeanette is survived by her three daughters, Selma (Dennis) Gordon, Nancy Johnson and Vickie (Bob) Peterson; three sons, Butch (Sue) Hauge, Duane (Cyndi) Hauge and Dick (Joyce) Hauge; sister, Corrine Thomas; many grandchildren; and special friend, Leah Emerson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Selmer Hauge and Del Strassman; along with her son, Kenny Hauge; and her three brothers and two sisters.
A private funeral service will be held. The public may visit drive through style from the comfort and safety of your car at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Thu Oct 15, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jane L Johnson
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Jeanette will be missed by so many of us who have enjoyed her beautiful self through the years. She is a one of a kind Lady and so caring. Her presence will be remembered forever as one of the best cooks ever. Jeanette is a fantastic parent to her kids, an on hands grandma and a special friend to many of us. RIP beautiful Lady.
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Donald Siebert
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What a sweetheart, I can't ever remember a time in my life when she wasn't smiling. She will be missed RIP Jeanette. We all hope to live as long and wonderful of life as you did.
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Billy Noltner
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Our condolences to the family. May fond memories be of comfort.
Sincerely, Billy and Deb Noltner.
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SUE
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May Jeanette's beautiful soul rest in peace
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Terry Fritter
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We spent many a fun day with the Hauge family at the annual Labor Day celebrations at the Madison Labor Temple! She will be missed! Terry Fritter Patty Allen Fritter