Vurdette Alfred Frye
July 05, 1947 - March 09, 2022
Obituary
MIDDLETON - Vurdette Alfred Frye, age 74, of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at UW Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1947, in Boscobel, Wis., the son of Russell and Lois (Miller) Frye.
Vurdette graduated from Riverdale High School in 1965. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, he met the love of his life, Elane Jordan, and they were united in marriage on Aug. 3, 1968, in Topeka, Kan. Vurdette worked at a number of positions over the years, most recently retiring from Waunakee Alloy and UW Provisions. In his retirement, he enjoyed working at Pick ‘n Save in Middleton.
Vurdette enjoyed softball, both as a player and a coach for his daughters' team. He loved attending his grandchildren's activities. He enjoyed country music, gardening, cross word puzzles and deer hunting.
Vurdette is survived by his wife, Elane; daughters, Rhonda (Mark) Gessler and Michelle (Jacob Borde) Stanley; grandson, Samuel Gessler; granddaughter, Abigail Gessler; sisters, Marlys Smyth, Marla Jean Woodke, Marvalee Smith, Janet (James) Parr, Mariel (Jon) Vaningan, Carol Westlund and Joan Magallenez; and brothers, Marlyn (Gayle) Frye, Vaughn (Nila) Frye and Kevin (Wanda) Frye. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Anita Tyler, Marilyn Case and Cheryl Austin; and brother, Kent Frye.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, followed by military honors at 6 p.m. A private burial will held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761