Bernadine Marie Zimpel
July 02, 1963 - October 02, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Bernadine Marie “Bert” (Ringstad) Zimpel, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Oct. 2, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1963, in Madison, the daughter of Lavern and Mary Lou ( Andruss) Ringstad.
Bert was a loving mother, partner, sister, friend, and much more. She always found a way to find something humorous in any situation. Humor meant a lot to her, being a defining trait in her life. It brought her so much joy to make people laugh. Finding the light in any situation is something we could all learn from her. Bert never hid her opinion, she didn’t hold anything back. Bert was a very strong-willed woman, and many loved her for that. She never worried what others thought of her, and anyone that knew her, knew that about her. Bert was also known for her creativity. She always saw something in nothing, buying things no one valued and turning it into something beautiful and vibrant. During the later years of her life, Bert spent her time spoiling her dogs (Romeo and Marley) and guiding her children through life with a sense of pride. We will all miss her. We will hold onto the memories she had created with us forever.
Bert is survived by James Marks, her love of 27 years; three sons, Joey Puccio (Melanie), Derek Puccio and Jacob Marks; two daughters, Nicole Schatzer (Justin) and Brandi Marks; two granddaughters, Jay Schatzer and Ceena Puccio; two grandsons, Mason Puccio and Broxton Puccio; and many other family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; paternal grandparents, Peter and Bernadene Ringstad; maternal grandparents, Vera and Ira Andruss, two sisters, Vickie Warnecke and Carol Stroede; and two brothers, Rick and Steve Ringstad.
A private family service followed by a private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. A public drive through visitation will take place at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Online condolences may be at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
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Visitation
Thu Oct 15, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Kim Fenne
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Oh Bert, Where Do I begin... As I sit here and think of all the memories that you have given me to last a lifetime, I smile and think to myself how better my life was by having you in it. I only wish that the memories that you left me with was that of you still being here making me laugh, making us all laugh cuz you were so good at it. I will miss you stopping by the house just to say hello cuz you missed me. Most of all I will miss the time that was taken away from us too soon. Just know that you are loved to the Moon and back and I will miss you forever my friend. Untill We meet again... Rest easy!!! Love You Bert!!! ❤️
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Debbie Howells
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So very sad to hear of a life taken too soon. Me and Bert were childhood friends, and there was even a period of time that we got mistaken for one another. We didn’t see it, but I remember us thinking how funny it was. We ran into each other a few times over the years, and it was always so good to see her, because she was one of those people that left you with such a positive feeling, cause she was so full of life, and fun, and light. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Lori Lewis
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Bert I remember the very first day I met you at airborne express, you had the biggest smile and made me feel like I knew you forever Lori