Peter T. Noll

Peter T. Noll

June 30, 1953 - July 18, 2024

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MADISON - Peter T. Noll, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of David and Eva "Joyce" (Tappen) Noll.


Peter graduated high school from Holy Name Seminary in 1971 and then went on to study philosophy at UW-Madison, graduating in 1975. He worked as a software developer for the State of Wisconsin in various departments, retiring in 2015.


He was a MENSA member who also enjoyed a wide variety of things. He loved photography, especially using his father’s antique Rolleiflex camera. He was a fan of all kinds of music - all genres, including symphonies, opera, folk and folk/rock. He loved train travel anywhere in the country, and he enjoyed nature (Devil’s Lake State Park was a favorite haunt). He went to Milwaukee Brewers games often, both home and away. He loved visiting national parks - he made a pilgrimage to Glacier National Park almost every year, and Yellowstone was also a favorite. He went deer hunting every fall (more for the camaraderie than the hunting). He enjoyed family gatherings (especially occasions with CAKE!). He was an astronomy nerd, and he kept up on any new science discoveries. He was a movie buff (he had lots of favorites, but The Lord of the Rings and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy series especially). He played acoustic guitar, mostly folk style, playing at Noll family gatherings over the years.


Peter is survived by nine siblings, Tracy (Vicki) Noll, Tim (Janice) Noll, Christine (Paul) Seitz, David "Tony" (Cheryll) Noll, Sarah (Russell Landers) Noll, Amy (Khalid Mouaouya) Noll, Monica Skarha, Marcy (Art) Tessmann and Jessica (Casey) MacGill; brother-in-law, Dave Calhoon; special niece, Madeleine Baillie; and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Laurie Noll.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, with Father Brian Dulli presiding. Burial will take place at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A luncheon will take place at BADGER PRAIRIE SHELTER, 4654 Maple Grove Drive, Verona, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Madison (svdpmadison.org/donate/).


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


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761



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Emily Tappen Capicik
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Sending my deepest condolences to my Noll cousins and Pete's other family and friends. I have many memories of Pete when we were kids, because his parents gave my mom and dad a large garden space at the Noll farm and we were recruited to help in the garden every summer. There was a cousin the same age as each of my siblings, so all of us had plenty of kids to hang out with. Pete was always the kindest and friendliest cousin you can imagine, with a unique sense of humor. As we grew older, his family was very important in his life, and he was always there, whether a picnic at Devils Lake, a wedding, a ball game, or some other family occasion. Peter, we will miss you!
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Eric Fleming
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Our sincere prayers and condolences to Peter's family and friends. Peter was a supporter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We are truly blessed to have Peter in the St. Vincent de Paul family! Peter cared about our community members in need. Thank you God for the gift of Peter. May the perpetual light shine upon him. With gratitude, -Eric Fleming and everyone at SVdP Madison - Dane County.
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Chuck Eastwood
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Peter played music for mine and Beth's wedding in 1977 at St.Mary's in Pine Bluff. It was beautiful.
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Tom Stevenson
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Tim, You and you family has my sincere condolences for your loss. Tom
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Susie Haegele
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My condolences and prayers to the Noll family. Peter and I attended St. Andrews grade school together. He was a kind and gentle soul. Always had a smile and a kind word. I hadn't seen Peter in years and then earlier this month I saw him at Menards. Was so good to see him. I was so sad and sorry to find out he had passed. So glad we crossed paths one more time.
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Rob Zimmerman
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Sending my deepest condolences to Peters family and friends. For a short period of time, I had the pleasure of sharing a UW-Madison Campus office with Peter. Although I did not spend much time in my campus office, it was great knowing Peter. He was a great and caring guy. So sorry to hear of his passing.

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