Judith Mae Zarndt
November 21, 1944 - December 11, 2018
Obituary
VERONA-Judith Mae Zarndt, age 74, succumbed to Alzheimer’s on Dec. 11, 2018. She was born in Edgar, Wis., to Arnold and Mabel Punke on Nov. 21, 1944. She retired from Cuna Mutual in 2004 after 32 years. Judith volunteered at House of Thrift when not busy on her farmette. She loved the Lord, sewing, knitting, gardening, canning, anything in nature or with her horses, and attending her grandkids’ events.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris (Matt) Rauch and Kathy (Mike) Dahmen; grandchildren, Sam, James and John Rauch; and siblings, Joan Christiansen, Dennis Punke, Nancy (Alan) Witucki and Connie (Paul) Astrachan. She was preceded in death by her parents; Bob Zarndt; and sister, Bev Strasser.
A Memorial Service will be held at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE LIVING CHRIST on Dec. 22, 2018, at 11 a.m., with visitation from 9 a.m. until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can go to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Living Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 22, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lutheran Church of the Living Christ (Madison) • 110 N. Gammon Road, Madison, WI null
Memorial Service
Sat Dec 22, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lutheran Church of the Living Christ (Madison) • 110 N. Gammon Road, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Char Smith
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Chris and Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's death. I was unaware she was suffering from Alzheimer's. You may remember me from CUNA Mutual. Your mom and I worked together for 30 years. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort for you and your families. Judy and I had some great times together. Take Care.
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SANDY SPRADAU
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My deepest sympathy to her daughters and family. Kathy thinking about you and please know I am here if you need me. Hugs my friend
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Jeanette Gray
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Condolences to Judy’s family and prayers for strength and peace for the coming days.
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Joyce Frisch
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My sympathy for your loss. My mother also has Alzheimer's. We say "everyday is a new day" for her. I worked with Judy for 20 years at CUNA Mutual. I remember her talking about her horses and gardening.
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Tom Hunter
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Judith was a very strong and independant woman!
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Linda Hamann (Daughter of Judy's cousin, Tom)
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So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Praying for comfort through the days and weeks ahead.