Audrey Ann Koehn
May 15, 1955 - July 25, 2018
Obituary
TOWN OF DUNN-Audrey Ann Koehn left this world late in the evening of Wednesday, July 25, 2018, with Ron, her husband and partner in life’s adventure, by her side.
Audrey met Ron while attending UW-Whitewater in 1974. They were married that spring and remained so for 40 years. Audrey completed her education at UW-Madison, graduating in 1976. She then served a long career with the State of Wisconsin, primarily in the Departments of Health and Social Services and Employee Trust Funds, retiring in 2012.
An explorer and fun seeker at heart, Audrey learned and greatly enjoyed skiing, sailing, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. She vacation traveled to sites from Europe to Mexico and the Caribbean as well as all across the continental US. She loved Wisconsin and spent many years visiting with her family at their cottage in Door County. Audrey was also an accomplished gardener, quilt maker, and artist.
Audrey was an outgoing person. Now, there will be a missing spark when friends gather around the swimming pool or for a party.
Of the many exceptional caregivers and very special people close to Audrey, especially in her final days, there was none who provided more love and companionship than her caregiver, Trina. Many thanks to all of you and the nurses and assistants at Agrace HospiceCare.
For the last three years, Audrey suffered from an affliction known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). This aggressive form of Parkinson’s stole from Audrey her ability to walk, stand, move about, eat and finally speak. This period of decline has been difficult but not without moments of laughter and good spirits.
Speaking now as Audrey’s husband, partner and friend of 44 years of marriage, I can truly say this…My life would never have been as open to experience, adventure, and achievement without Audrey by my side. It was the greatest luck of all, to fall in love and create a lifetime.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608)442-5002
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John Stillmank
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I worked with Audrey during her tenure as Director at the Disability Determination Bureau in Madison. She was a fun person, enjoyable to be around and to work with; it was a privilege to have known her. To her family and close friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of your great loss. John Stillmank
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Dave Mills
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I had the pleasure to work with Audrey for many years at the Department of Employee Trust Funds. She was an important part of our staff, a hard worker, fun to have around, an all-around good person. She will be missed by all who knew her .
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Melissa O'Loughlin
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So sorry to learn of Audrey's passing. I'll never forget her wit and humor. It was impossible not to feel good around her. So sorry for your loss, Ron.
Melissa O'Loughlin
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Mary Manering
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Dear Ron,
Dennis and I are saddened to learn of Audrey's illness and death. We're sending warm thoughts your way. Reading her obituary reminded us of the time she tried to teach us windsurfing....still makes us smile to think of that. In spite of her patience, we never mastered that sport. I'm grateful to have worked with Audrey and will remember those times with fondness. Please take good care of yourself.
Our best,
Mary Manering and Dennis Tande
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Brenda Clifton
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I just heard of Audrey's passing. I worked with her for many years at ETF and got to see her from time-to-time while she worked for DHS before she retired. Audrey always had such a quick wit and could always make me laugh. Ron, what a great tribute to a wonderful woman. I always loved hearing about all the beautiful places you two visited. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda Clifton
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Ann Olley
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I had the pleasure of working with Audrey at DHS for several years -
was also proud to call her my friend and exercise instructor at the
YMCA :) Very sad to hear of her illness and passing, God Bless.
Ann Olley