Mary McNett

EDGERTON - Mary Beth (Sarbacker) McNett, age 58, of Edgerton, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Bay Harbor. She was born on April 5, 1966, in Madison, the daughter of Richard and June (Godding) Sarbacker.

Mary graduated from La Follette High School in Madison, in 1984 where she loved playing basketball, tennis and softball. She received her teaching degree from UW-Whitewater in 1989.

Mary worked as a physical education teacher for the Edgerton Schools for 31 years, retiring in 2021. Mary received the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame award for tennis in 2004 and WIAC-All Time Tennis Team award in 2012.

She loved being outdoors, bike riding, playing tennis and camping, especially in Door County every year. Mary also enjoyed knitting and cross stitching in her free time. She will be fondly remembered for her sweet adoration for Snoopy.

Mary is survived by her son, Thomas; daughters, Megan and Molly (Brady Cooke); mother, June Sarbacker; brother, James Sarbacker (Shannon Carnahan); sister-in-law, Debra Sarbacker; many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; and the father of her children, Marc. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Sarbacker; sister, Jane Jensen; and brother, Timothy Sarbacker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, with Father Michael Resop presiding. A graveside service will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.

A special thank you to all of the staff at Bay Harbor who took such good care of her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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