Clara R. Gandolph

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison

Our favorite memory of Clara was a canoe trip down the Kickapoo River many years ago. She was so much fun!! Our thoughts & prayers are with all. Bob & Jo Ann Eckstein

Keep singing Clara. Fly away! With love and hugs,

When I think of Clara, one of the first things I remember is her singing. Clara loved music — and she wasn’t the kind of person who waited for a stage, a microphone, or an invitation. If a song came to mind, Clara was ready to perform. One of her favorites was “Show Me How to Milk a Cow.” Now, I’m not sure how many people have ever considered that song a personal anthem, but Clara had a way of making it sound like it belonged on the top of the charts. She would belt it out with such confidence and such delight that you couldn’t help but stop, laugh, and enjoy the moment. Clara didn’t worry about whether she sounded like a professional singer. She sang because it made her happy — and because making other people smile made her happy too. That was Clara’s gift. She brought joy wherever she went. She reminded us that life is meant to be lived with a little laughter, a little music, and maybe, every now and then, a song about milking a cow. I hope wherever Clara is now, there’s a good audience, a strong voice, and someone ready to sing along.