Audery Racek
September 30, 1936 - December 15, 2017
Obituary
BLACK EARTH-Audrey J. Racek, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 30, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Angus) Kroneman. She was a 1954 graduate of Madison East High School. After graduation she worked for the State of Wisconsin and Dane County. On July 25, 1959 Audrey married Clifford Racek who preceded her in death on December 27, 1975. Audrey has fought diabetes since 1954 and all the complications that came with. She was fortunate to be able to stay home to live out her life with the help of wonderful caregivers, “Team Audrey”, the tremendous support from her neighbors and especially from a special lady, Judy Eveland, who was her live in caregiver since 2014. Audrey is survived by her daughter, Linda Brockmann (Peter Acker) of Black Earth and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Clifford Racek, she is preceded in death by her parents, a son Gary and two infant boys. A Life Celebration for Audrey will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton on Thursday, December 21, 2017 beginning at 3 PM with a brief prayer at 5 PM where fellowship and snacks will follow. Private burial will be at Medina Cemetery, Marshall. Memorials may be made to St. John Church, UW Hospital Research on Diabetes, Heart and Eye Disease, or to SSM Health at home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.Gunderson WestFuneral & Cremation Care7435 University Avenue(608)831-6761
Events
Celebration of Life
Thu Dec 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Jean Brennan
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You were so close and so special to each other. May memories bring smiles.
Jean Brennan
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Betty A. Conom
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MY deepest condolences. Audrey and I have stayed in touch with Christmas cards for many years.
We grew up together going to Bryn Mauer Church and Sunday School. We were confirmed together.
She was always a good friend.. May she rest in peace with good eyesight once again. I hope to see
her in heaven someday. Blessings, Betty Conom
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MARY CULP
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Audrey I will miss all of our lunches and visits that we shared over many years. Judy did an outstanding job at making some of the lunches and also the birthday cake that we shared . School memories were always good during our visits. Mary C.
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Frank Popp
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I have so many wonderful memories of Audrey. Audrey, Linda, and Gary were and are like family to me. Gary and I grew up together and often would spend days in each other's homes. My mother and I often joined the Racek family for the Wild West Days parade in Mazomanie. I'm sure Audrey's and Linda's patience was pushed to the limit sometimes during late night CB chats and Granary Club parties.
Audrey often gave practical insight when requested, but also was wise enough to stay out of all those teen issues. Audrey was a wonderful confidante. Even after Gary passed away, I remember spending hours sitting with her talking about nothing and everything all at once. Audrey was limited in mobility for a long time, but she could still make jokes or talk about genealogy. She will be missed by many but will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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Elmer Racek
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Linda--We want to express our condolences to you . We will miss Audrey and sorry I did not get
more time to spend with her. Most times I got to spend with her was talking about genealogy.
Elmer,Sharon Racek