Anita B. Waterbury

Anita B. Waterbury

August 24, 1926 - September 21, 2024

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FITCHBURG - Anita Bernice (Krause) Waterbury, 98 years of age, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, peacefully at home with family around her. Anita was born on Aug. 24, 1926, in La Crosse, Wis., the first-born child of George Albert Krause and Minnie Louise (Nottingham) Krause.


Anita received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1947. She married the Love of Her Life, Edward Scofield Waterbury, on April 23, 1966. They were married 46 wonderful years. She loved her travel adventures with Edward throughout the world, spending time with their families and numerous friends.


Anita is survived by her sister, Dorothy (Krause) Balfany of Fitchburg; brother, Robert (Carol) Krause of Rhinelander; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Keith; and sister-in-law, Patricia (Barney) Krause.


A funeral service will be held at THE CHURCH AT CHRIST MEMORIAL, 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, at 12 noon on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.  


In lieu of flowers, Anita requested that memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002


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Visitation
Wed Sep 25, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
The Church at Christ Memorial • 2833 Raritan Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Funeral Service
Wed Sep 25, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
The Church at Christ Memorial • 2833 Raritan Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Cremation Witness
Tue Oct 8, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care • 1358 Hwy 51 N. @ Jackson St., Stoughton, WI 53589
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Mark Waterbury
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My heart goes out to all of us who loved Anita so much.but we take comfort as she is at peace in the arms of her Lord and those who went before her.
LA
Lisa Alsteen
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Anita was always the fun Aunt. Kind, giving and loved her nieces and nephews. We went to visit Ed and Anita in California when we were younger. Lots of great memories going to theme parks, beaches, country club, etc. But one of the best memories from then was when she bought a pinata for my brother's birthday. We all took turns hitting and knocking it down but no candy was in it. Anita didn't know it had to be filled. Disappointed kids but a great memory and laugh we have kept with us. You are loved and will be missed Anita. You're home with Ed and Beth in Heaven now. Love your niece, Lisa
MN
Mary Nofftz
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Sanibel island. You weren't ever the same after Anita's last visit! Anita had to have her gin martini before ordering dinner. (Sometimes two!) I remember our night at the local Italian restaurant, after two gin martinis, a controversial topic arose that got Anita all fired up! We got a bit loud I guess, as the waitress had to come over and shush us. We were disturbing the other patrons. Oops! The search for the Cuban bakery macaroons... the alligator swamp tour... the shopping... the squabble over the daily toll we had to pay to go over the bridge. Grand memories of an incredible lady. How many of us have a lifetime of memories!! Never did one spend time with Anita without a memory. She will be missed!! Grateful to know I will see her again in heaven❤️

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