Kendall Adrian Finger
October 02, 1925 - May 19, 2018
Obituary
MADISON - Kendall Adrian Finger, age 92, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born on Oct. 2, 1925, to Benjamin and Eva (Hofman) Finger in Rhinelander, Wis. Kendall enjoyed playing the trumpet and was the drum major in the Rhinelander High School band. He graduated in 1943, and then served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II from 1944 to 1946, where he was stationed on Guam in the South Pacific. After the war, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education from UW-Whitewater. Kendall's teaching career began in Drummond, Wis., and continued at Whitewater High School. He married Shirley Wintermantel in 1955, and they moved to Madison where he taught business classes at Madison East High School. Later, Kendall completed his Master’s Degree in Education at UW-Madison and went on to work as the Director of Payroll and Purchasing for the Madison School District until he retired in June, 1987. Kendall was an active member of Lake Edge United Church of Christ, where he served as treasurer and in other leadership positions. He will be remembered for his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren. Kendall's family was always first in his life. In retirement, Kendall enjoyed boating and fishing at his cottage near Lake Tomahawk. He also loved sports and was a fan of the Badgers and Packers. Kendall was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and wife. He is survived by his children, Mark (Linda) Finger of Madison, Todd (Joan) Finger of Fenton, Mo., and Jean (Ron) Thoni of Madison; grandchildren, Bethany and Brian Finger of Fenton, Mo., Kip (Brittany) Finger of Madison, Leigh (Danny) Schmitz of Rosemount, Minn., and Spencer and Alec Thoni of Madison. A Funeral Service will be held at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018, with Pastor Mark Fowler presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to the Oakwood Foundation or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Sat Jun 2, 2018 @ 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
First United Methodist Church Madison • 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703
Service
Sat Jun 2, 2018 @ 10:00 AM CDT
First United Methodist Church Madison • 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703
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Tammi Alexander
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Kendall Finger. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on October 19, 2013.
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Gail kastenmeier
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My deepest sympathy to Mark, Todd, Jeanie and your family’s. Your dad was a good man and so very smart. You should be very proud. I’ve attached an old Polaroid from May 4th, 1969. Maybe it will bring a little smile at this sad time. I think my dad (Warren) was taking the picture and Joannie wasn’t there. I’m guessing it was taken at an anniversary party for grandma and grandpa.
We are all sad to hear about your dad. He will be missed..
Gail (Finger) Kastenmeier
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Ruth Marty
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Our sympathy to the family of Kendall Finger. We remember the years we were part of the Lake Edge UCC congregation. Especially remember Ron Thoni and Jean. Ron was in the Church School class there when I was a teacher. We note that you have an address in Madison. We moved to a condo near Dubuque IA in 2000 and have since joined a UCC church there. Good memories of the Finger family, Thoni family and many others. Sincerely, Ruth & Kert Marty.
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Spencer Thoni
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