Margaret Louise Metcalfe
December 01, 1935 - January 18, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Margaret Louise Metcalfe (Wandsnider) passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. She was born on Dec. 1, 1935, in Menomonee Falls. She grew up in Brookfield and attended Waukesha High School, Racine Kenosha Teachers College, UW Whitewater and UW Extension. Margaret taught elementary school in Brookfield. She was united in marriage to Vernon Thomas Metcalfe on Aug. 3, 1958. Together they raised four wonderful children. Through the years, Margaret was involved in Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, WHA Auction fund raisers and served on the Monona Library Foundation Board. Margaret worked with her husband, Tom for many years in the family grocery business. She was the co-founder of the World's Largest Brat Fest and worked for Olbrich Botanical Gardens for 20 years, retiring in 2011. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her four children, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She lead an active and exciting life which usually involved traveling, reading, biking, skiing, boating, golfing, walking, doing puzzles, playing the piano and spending time with her bible study friends and the coffee group. Margaret is survived by her children, Mary Metcalfe, Tammy (Steve) Johnson, Tim Metcalfe, Kevin (Tina) Metcalfe; grandchildren, Kameo Renaud (Ryan), Vernon (Ashley) Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Zach Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Amanda Metcalfe, Allie (Mario) Millonzi, Nikky Zimbrick, Ella Zimbrick, Jordyn Metcalfe, Kian Metcalfe and Lincoln Metcalfe; great-grandchildren, Emerson Johnson and Zoe Millonzi; sister, Patricia Mayer; and dear friend, Bob Dott. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas; brothers, Bill and Dick Wandsnider; and daughter-in-law, Julie Bush Metcalfe. Funeral services will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Madison, at 1 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Olbrich Botanical Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Sun Jan 22, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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sharon chamberlain
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Incredible woman of strength and caring. I am so sorry for your loss. She was always so gracious and caring about others. Sharon Chamberlain
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Carole A. Getgood
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Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Margaret was a lovely lady, and.
I enjoyed our conversations over the years.
We were so sad to learn of Julie Metcalfe's death. You are all in
our thoughts and prayers.
With our sincere sympathy,
Carole Getgood
and Tim, Kim and Tom
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The Connery Family
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Tammy and family, we are so incredibly sorry for this huge loss. I can't believe what your family has been through in the last months. What a wonderful legacy she and your dad left behind, in their beautiful children and grandchildren. They impressed on so many, her legacy will live on. Bless you all~
JB
Jean C. Bassindale
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For the families of Margaret Metcalfe,
We grieve with you at the loss of your dear and loving Margaret.
Her cousins Jean Bassindale and David Bassindale
rbassindale@comcast.net
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Julie severson
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The Severson Family,
Our deepest sympathy to your whole family.
Margaret made her mark on the world.
She enjoyed life's simplicity's, spread happiness,
Worked hard and loved everyone!
Margaret will be forever in our hearts.
We shall rejoyce in Margaret's everlasting and total happiness.