FITCHBURG - Katelyn N. Oryall, age 34, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Meriter Hospital.

Kate was born on April 8, 1990, in Madison, Wis., to Jeffrey and Lauren (Ingold) Oryall. She grew up in Madison alongside her brother, Daniel. Kate graduated from Verona High School in 2008 and went on to Edgewood College, where she earned her B.S. in Special Education and Child Life. She worked as an Early Education Teacher for various school districts in the Madison area and most recently Bee Balm Learning Center in Madison.

Kate’s dedication to young minds was endless. She started her journey volunteering in a 4K readiness program with high needs children. That experience imprinted on her the desire to one day become a teacher and impact young kids daily. Her greatest accomplishments came with the birth of her two children, Carter and Emeilia. She loved animals big and small, and even earned the nickname “Bugs” because of the numerous collections of jars she accumulated during the summer months. Known to some as “Katie-O Cheerio,” her smile was infectious and ever present while engaging in activities she enjoyed most. Some of these included cheering for the Badgers and Packers, expressing her artsy side with her creations of tie-dye. Her most favorite time was spent at the family’s lake cabin, sitting on the dock watching the sunset and watching the rainbow flames around the fire pit. She valued her friends immensely and talked of them as family, reflecting deeply and often on how they touched her life.

In the shock of Kate’s passing, a bright light was being able to honor her wish of organ donation, providing potential life to others. Kate would be so proud that she was able to provide a source of hope during a moment when they needed it most.

Katelyn is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Lauren; brother, Daniel (Kera) Oryall; son, Carter and daughter, Emeilia; maternal grandmother, June Ingold; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Ronald and Donna Oryall and William Ingold.

A Celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for an educational fund for Carter and Emeilia. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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

Katelyn Nicole Oryall

April 08, 1990 - April 17, 2024

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