Alta Elaine Schroeder
November 12, 1931 - September 29, 2017
Obituary
MADISON/STOUGHTON-Alta E. Schroeder (nee Schenkel), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at Agrace HospiceCare, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at the age of 85. She lived most of her life in the Madison/Stoughton area after growing up in the Dodgeville area. Alta is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Alfred “Dick”; daughter, Pam (Jim O’Brien); sons, Rick (Jean Wisener-Schroeder) and Rob; grandchildren, Riley (Allison) and Hilary (Joe Daufenbach); great-grandchildren, Parker and Decker; sisters, Kitty Buske and Orpha Bock; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lyda Schenkel; sister, Loni Hewitt; and many in-laws. A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Rick and Jean Schroeder in Madison on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with a Manhattan toast at 1 p.m. Guests may feel free to dress in their favorite Badgers attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.
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Lisa Friedrich
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I have been wondering about you recently and now I see you are free. The world was much better for you being in it. You were always so kind and helpful with me. God bless your family.
Lisa Friedrich
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Mary Lafond
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I have so many loving memories of Alta as a child and an adult. She always brought joy to everyone around her. I will truly miss her.
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Bonnie S. Musial
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Alta was fond of the painting in my office, which is attached. Every time I look at it, I will see her there, peaceful. I miss you Alta. I could always rely upon you, except you would not tell us the year you were born. Now I know... . You were young in spirit, and will always be. Peace to you and Dick and your family.
Bonnie S. Musial
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Liz Tanke
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Alta was a dear friend of my mother, Ruby Tanke, and our family. Memories of her will always bring a smile, and now a tear. I came across this while trying to contact Alta and Dick to give notice of my mom's passing, just 4 days after Alta. I pray these two lovely ladies are now dancing together in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to Dick, Pam, Rick and Rob and the rest of their family. much love from Liz Tanke, Chelan, WA