Gayle Langkamp

Gayle Langkamp

November 05, 1945 - March 23, 2024

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MADISON - Gayle Virginia Langkamp, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Nov. 5, 1945, in Madison, the daughter of Norman and Eleanor (Crooks) Finn.


Gayle graduated from Central High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to Vincent Langkamp on May 1, 1976, in Madison. Gayle worked as a payroll benefits coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, retiring in 2005. A self-proclaimed tomboy, she enjoyed visiting the farms of her aunts and uncles in the Mount Horeb area. Gayle and Vince loved fishing and took many camping trips around Wisconsin. She was the family historian, artist and tireless caretaker.


Gayle is survived by her son, Erik Langkamp; and sister, Patricia Staven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; parents, Norman and Eleanor; and brother, Bruce "Bud" Finn.


Memorials may be gifted in Gayle’s name to: Agrace HospiceCare or Dane County Humane Society.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


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Mina Wagner
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My Aunt Gayle was the person I called for questions my dad couldn't answer. We cooked together and learned together she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Eric and Aunt Pat.. Love to all. Mina (Finn) Wagner
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Mary Graham
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To Erik and family: Gayle was a cherished friend to me. The two of us many happy times together. We helped each other through some tough times. May she rest in peace now. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your family gatherings.
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Because
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I enjoyed Do her nails and Hearing about about family Stories And road trips to gay's Mills and to the Amish farms. And the fun that she had with her sister and friends.
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Barb Stowe-Carpenter
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Gayle was a lovely person inside and out. I enjoyed knowing her. She will be missed. Her smile was contagious. Barb Stowe-Carpenter MD
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Gregg Finn
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Aunt Gayle was always a blessing. She was our go to person for any issue we were not able to figure out. She always had an answer and a smile. We miss you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers out to Eric and Aunt Pat. Love to all Gregg and Jan Finn
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Kathi
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Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss. I remember driving the riding lawn mower at Vince and Gail's house. Walking through the woods and watching for that badger living close by. My heart goes out to your family. Kathi

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