De Etta E. Amdahl
March 23, 1935 - April 14, 2019
Obituary
OREGON-De Etta E. Amdahl, age 84, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at home. She was born on March 23, 1935, in Evansville, Wis., the daughter of Herman Smith and Helen (Miller) Smith. De Etta married Gerald Amdahl on Aug. 14, 1954 in Evansville, she was a devoted mother and wife. De Etta loved reading and doing crossword puzzles in the daily paper. She was an exceptional pianist and played the accordion. She was passionate about classical music and enjoyed playing polkas. She was a talented seamstress and made her own clothing and dance costumes for her daughters. More than anything, she loved her family. De Etta is survived by her children, Richard (Kate) Amdahl, Julane (Karl) Schneller, David Amdahl and Cheryl (Stan) Wilson; her grandchildren, Matthew (Brianna) Amdahl, James (Barb) Kilbane, Mathew (Alicia) Kilbane, Crystal Padley, Grant (Megan) Padley, Cassandra (Steve) Lee, Sabrina Lohman, Curtis (Amanda) Wilson, Brandon (Michelle) Wilson and Angela (Andy) Willard; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald L. Amdahl; and two brothers. A Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Apr 20, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Sat Apr 20, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Hilirie Meier
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So sad to hear the passing of De Etta. She was such a kind woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. 💗
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Kathy Neitzel
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I was so saddened to hear of the passing of this amazing lady. She was a woman of strength and perseverance. God bless all her children and family as they struggle with her loss.
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Sherrill Swan-Edmunds
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May peace be with your beautiful soul in your fathers arms
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Terry (Selje) Hanson
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So very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I remember her well growing up in Nondahl Heights. May your wonderful memories give you peace and healing.
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Laura Kronser
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Laura and Jeffrey Kronser So sorry for the loss of your mom. Our son used to mow lawn for her. She always had kind words and something to sip for him afterwards. She was a nice woman.
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Ginger Zimmerman
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So very sorry to read this. BEST DANCE MOM EVER........Miss Ginger