John Theodore Syvrud Jr.

COTTAGE GROVE-John T. "Jack" Syvrud, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. He was born on April 25, 1935, in Monroe, the son of John "Ted" and Margie Syvrud. Jack graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1955. He moved to Madison in 1961, where he worked for Madison Metro for 30 years. Jack married Julie Peterson on Aug. 17, 1963, in Madison. Over the years he enjoyed model railroad trains, boating, especially on the Mississippi River, and traveling the state with his wife in their motorhome. Jack is survived by his wife, Julie; brother-in-law, Dave (Linda) Peterson; nephew, Jeff (Jillian) Peterson and their daughter, Kendall; and nephew, Eric (Martha) Peterson and their children, Annie and Drew; longtime best friend Bob (Marlys) Scott, as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and cousin, Delores Schoen. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Jack's name to Agrace HospiceCare 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy Fitchburg, WI 53711.