Fern Janette Klug
March 23, 1921 - September 04, 2019
Obituary
OREGON-Fern J. Klug, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Morrison, Wis., on March 23, 1921, to Edwin and Elsie (Saenger) Klug.
Fern graduated from the Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She became a U.S. Army nurse and served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Later, she earned a BSN from Marquette University. In 1958, Fern came to Madison to be on the staff of the Madison VA Hospital, ultimately becoming the Supervisor of Nursing. Many of her co-workers became life-long friends.
Fern is survived by her brother, Karl; sister-in-law, Lucy; nephew, Karl Jr.; and niece, Caroline. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Bonita.
A celebration of her life will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, followed by lunch and a time of fellowship. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 26, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
Celebration of Life
Thu Sep 26, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Nancy Schloemer
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Fern was an amazing individual. She lived life to the fullest and I will miss her dearly. Nancy Schloemer
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Karin Linthicum
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Fern had a life well lived and was a dear woman. I will miss our talks and her endless font of
all things. She will be missed. Karin Linthicum
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Todd & Evie Nielsen
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Our fondest memories of Fern are as next-door neighbors at Loon Lake. She (and Millie and Bonita) watched our two children, Sarah and Eric, grow from babies to adults; and so many times when they were little, we could find Sarah and Eric next door where toys were brought out for them, books were read to them, and stories were told of all of the Klug/Schloemer adventures! We are so grateful that we had one last aebleskiver brunch with Fern at the lake in early July (an annual tradition that goes back at least 25 years!). Loon Lake won't be the same without Fern!! We're so going to miss her!!
Our greatest privilege was accompanying Fern and Millie on the Badger Honor Flight on May 4, 2013 - a very special day that we will always remember!!
Todd & Evie Nielsen
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Dawn
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A very special lady.
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Carol Schubert
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Fern, We will miss you. You are an inspiration, a lovely person and one that always had a zest for life. What a soul you had!
Our favorite memory of Fern is from just a few years ago at Loon Lake. It was a beautiful late spring/early summer day and we spotted her in the front yard along with a few family members. As our cottage is just two doors down, we could see that they were putting in the dock, so went over to help. Fern, as sprite as ever, wanted to lift some of the sections and said she felt bad that she could not help!!! We assured her that she most certainly had done it enough times over the years. As always, she was a delight and had her mischievous twinkle in her eye. As nearby neighbors on Loon Lake, we will miss seeing her in the front yard and on the dock relaxing and enjoying the day. I'm sure she is now a part of that lovely lake sunset. She will live on in our memory as we follow her example as stewards of the loons, osprey, eagles and the lake.
So sorry for your loss of this phenomenal woman.
All the best,
Carol Schubert and family
PS The eagle photos are in her tree
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Carol Schubert
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