Gisela G. Preston

Chris and family....Bill and I wanted to let you know how sorry we were to read about Gisela in today's Boomerang. She and Don were such good neighbors when we both lived on 15th Street. We enjoyed our get-togethers there, and also had some fun camping trips! Then we got to go visit with them in Washington after they moved there. Great memories. And this is such a good picture of Gisela in her obit...love that smile! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all now... Flew & Bill Wilson

Dan and I wanted you all to know how much Don and Gisela meant to us. We cherish the fun we had with them. We have memories of Don and Gisela dressing up like Sonny and Cher singing "I got you Babe" complete with wigs and a whole lot of swag. They introduced us to Mystery Dinners once Gisela assumed a character's personality she easily convinced me "who did it." She generously shared her cooking talent and her recipes. Every time I make Red Cabbage or Cucumber Salad I think of my friend Gisela. Truly, I count her one of my great blessings in life. Sincerely, Kandi Furphy

Mary and Klaus Koss We were sad to hear of Gisela's passing. We came to know her and her kindness when our Mom/Mother-in-law became her roommate at the nursing home. When Lilly passed last September, Gisela came over to Lilly's side to say 'good-bye' and place a flower in her hair. In the short time we knew her, we knew her to be such a lovely, sweet lady. We are sorry for your loss. God bless Gisela, her family and friends, and may you all be comforted with your wonderful memories of this lovely soul.

I met Gisela and Christine at the Elks Club in Madison. We became fast friends as I recognized the German accent and we realized that we had both lived in beautiful Bavaria, Germany. After Chris stopped coming to the Elks Junebug and I took turns driving to pick up Gisela for the monthly outing. She loved to go and be with others and have a tequila sunrise or glass of wine. One summer evening I picked her up in my red corvette and we drove to the "Sunnyside" for a drink out on the deck and watched the sunset. It was an evening I'll never forget. Another night I won't forget is when we went out to a local bar in Stoughton and they were having Karaoke. I was goading her to get up and sing when she told me she would if they had Edelweiss in the song book. It was an extensive songbook and I found Edelweiss in it. I showed it to her and we laughed until we cried. She did not get up and sing. My husband and I pushed Gisela in her wheelchair around the streets of Stoughton many times and loved every minute we spent with her. I miss her incredibly but know she is in a much better place...where she wanted to be. I love you Gisela!