Zhan Luo

MADISON / BEIJING, CHINA - Zhan “Ross” Luo, age 29, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after a brief illness. Ross was born on August 12, 1991, in Xuchang, China, the son of Jingwei Luo (dad) and Zhan Wen (mom). Ross knew from an early age that he wanted to study in the United States. He achieved this dream, graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in psychology in 2014. It was also at UW-Madison where he met his spouse, Catherine Steffel (they lived down the hall from one another during their first year of college in 2010). After countless shared meals and late-night study sessions at Steenbock and College libraries, Ross and Catherine decided to make their relationship official in 2012. They later married on May 5, 2017. Ross loved adventure - he always seemed to be trying something new. He enjoyed sailing his friends around Lake Mendota and showing them the ropes (literally) as a member of Hoofer Sailing Club. Later, he discovered a passion for aviation. After he earned his private pilot’s license, he delighted in flying friends and family around the Midwest or just to pop down to his in-law’s in Brookfield for a quick “hello.” He instilled his yen for travel in Catherine, whisking her off to try new foods and embrace new experiences in cities and towns near and far. Ross, we hold close to our hearts the memories we have of you as a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, and friend. You were a steady hand that was always there to guide Catherine through any storm. We will never forget your earnest and giving spirit. Ross is survived by his wife, Catherine; his parents, Jingwei and Zhan; and numerous other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a time when we can all safely gather and remember Ross together. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a dedicated donation to the EAA Aviation Foundation’s Young Eagles program or to the Allen Centennial Garden at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 麦迪逊/中国北京 - 罗湛，29岁，麦迪逊人，在短暂的疾病之后，于2021年1月27日去 世。罗湛1991年8月12日出生于中国许昌，父亲是罗京伟，母亲是詹文。 罗湛从小就知道他想去美国学习。他实现了这个梦想，于2014年获得威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校心理学学位。他也是在威斯康星麦迪逊大学遇到了他的妻子凯瑟琳·斯特菲尔。他们在2010年大学一年级的时候住在一栋楼中。无数次，他们在斯坦贝克和大学图书馆相互陪伴，一起共餐；彼此相依，熬夜学习。最终，罗湛和凯瑟琳决定在2012年正式确立他们的关系并于2017年5月5日结为夫妻。 罗湛喜欢冒险--他似乎总是在尝试新事物。作为胡佛帆船俱乐部的一员，他喜欢和他的朋友们环游门多塔湖，并向他们展示绳索的运用。后来，他发现了自己对航空的热爱。在他获得私人飞行员执照后，他很高兴能带着朋友和家人去美国中西部转转，或者只是到布鲁克菲尔德的岳父母家里打个招呼。他把自己对旅行的热爱传递给凯瑟琳，带她游历四方，去品尝新的美食，享受新的体验。 罗湛，作为我们深爱的丈夫、儿子、女婿和朋友，你永远记在我们心里。你是一束明朗的光，总能在风雪中为凯瑟琳指引前行的方向。你的真诚和奉献精神将永远被我们铭记。 罗湛的妻子凯瑟琳、父亲罗京伟和母亲詹文，以及其他许多家庭成员和朋友都幸存了下来。 当我们可以平安地聚在一起缅怀罗湛的时候，我们将举行一次生命庆典。 以代替鲜花, 请考虑向EAA航空基金会的“雏鹰计划”或威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的艾伦百年花园捐款。