Alma Buncsak
July 27, 1923 - October 17, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Alma Rose Schmidt Abel Buncsak, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Heritage Monona. She was born on July 27, 1923, in Deshler, Neb., the daughter of Henry and Martha (Wellensiek) Schmidt. She was united in marriage to Ralph Abel in 1945. Ralph preceded her in death in 1959. Alma then married Gustav Buncsak in 1967. Alma was a passionate and hardworking educator, teaching nursing for many years at Waukesha County Technical College until her retirement. Alma is survived by daughters, Karen M. (Thomas) Bridge and Susan (Ed) Helmstead; brothers, Kenneth (Gidge) Schmidt, and Robert (Sharon) Schmidt; as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brothers, Rudolph (Jo) Schmidt and Henry (Johanna) Schmidt; sister, Leta (William) Mundt; and stepmother, Editha Schmidt. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Alzheimer’s research.
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Patty Bridge Peterson
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Alma was a gentle soul and it was a pleasure to have met her. Rest in peace Alma.
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Trish May Paris
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I only knew your mom Alma from Heritage MC, where our mom also lives. Alma was so sweet, always smiled when I said hello. I am so sorry for your loss and hope she has found her freedom in heaven. I smiled as I read Alma's story, not knowing her years of teaching nursing. As a nurse myself, I bet she had many good stories about her students! Take care.
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Carol Trapp
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I so enjoyed knowing Alma through the Reminiscence gatherings at Heritage Assisted Living I lead. She was a good friend to my mother Eva there and in Heritage Memory Care. They were together for about five years. Even when they might not have remembered each other, they shared nursing and faith in Jesus. Rejoicing in her new live with her Savior. God's comfort to all who knew sweet Alma.