Warren Webster
April 25, 1915 - June 17, 2018
Obituary
VERONA/MONONA-Warren Harry Webster, age 103, of Verona, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born on April 25, 1915, in Madison, the son of Stanley and Tomona (Jacobson) Webster. He graduated from Madison East High School, class of 1933. Warren received his wings in the Royal Canadian Air force where he served from 1941 until 1944. He then transferred to the U.S. Air Force where he was a P-47 pilot with the 406 World War II Fighter Group completing fifty missions over France and Germany. Warren then served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1946 -1974 where he retired a lieutenant colonel. He married the love of his life, Mary Hyland on Aug. 7, 1942. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. He was a charter member of Monona United Methodist Church, and a member of several military associations, including the Verona American Legion Post No. 385. Warren loved tennis and played into his 101st year of life. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Warren is survived by his two daughters; Mary (Gary) Feldt of Verona and Susan (N. Jim) Johnson of Milton; four grandchildren, Richard (Cindy) Feldt, Dylan (Allison) Feldt, Trisha (Daniel) Fisher, Melissa (Roy) Schoenbrodt; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Adam, Chloe and Kane Feldt, Alexis and Victoria Fisher and Emily and Kennedy Schoenbrodt. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; and sister, Valbor Caldwell. Funeral services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nichols Rd., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday July 6, 2018. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday July 5, 2018, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to Monona United Methodist Church, Agrace HospiceCare or Verona American Legion Post No. 385. The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare for their love and care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jul 5, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Jul 6, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Monona United Methodist Church • 606 Nichols Rd., Monona, WI null
Service
Fri Jul 6, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Monona United Methodist Church • 606 Nichols Rd., Monona, WI null
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Tammi Alexander
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Warren Webster. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 21, 2012.
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Richard Feldt
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Diana Klang
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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr & Mrs Webster when they retired from their business, Webster Battery & Supply, when a friend of mine bought it. What a wonderful couple!! It was a pleasure working with them during the business transition....a more wonderful gentleman & lady one could ever want to meet. Through Mrs Webster, I learned about blue topaz & I treasure the pieces I bought later. I also learned a lot about auto batteries! Quit smoking too which has been a blessing. The world is a sadder place now but God has a special couple by His side. My sympathy & condolences to the family!!
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Pat Wehrley
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I met Warren was I was the literacy volunteer coordinator for the Verona School district. He had been and continued to be a volunteer at Glacier Edge into his late nineties! The students and teachers loved his weekly visits. Warren had that special smile and he loved telling stories. He was a wonderful example of how to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you, Warren, for being an inspiration to us!
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Griff Dorschel
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Warren was a pioneer member and long time participant in the Arusha tennis group. There is a video of him playing on his 99 th birthday. He was a joy and an inspiration to play with. He brought humor and grace to the courts every time he played. We will all miss him.