Lucille Bautz

Lucille Bautz

January 06, 1937 - July 03, 2025

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MADISON - Lucy Bautz, age 88, of Madison passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 3, 2025.


Lucy was born on January 6, 1937, to Rodney and Clara (Anderson) Johnson. She lived on a farm near Cambridge, Wis., and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1954. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. Lucy married Philip Bautz, a former classmate, in 1959. Lucy and Phil had two children, Judy (Crum) and Andy. She loved being a mom and was actively involved in her children's lives. She taught at Elvehjem Elementary School for 35 years. She enjoyed being a teacher and investing in her students. Lucy lived in the Elvehjem neighborhood for 50 years.


Lucy was an avid gardener and enjoyed hosting family and friends at her home. She liked playing cards and having lunches with friends. Traveling abroad and in the states brought her much joy. Her grandchildren brought her even more joy, and she had a special bond with each one.


Lucy is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dan) Crum; son, Andy Bautz; six grandchildren, Becky (Chris) Koppes, Amy (Brian) Haslett, Caleb Crum, Lily (Hunter) McClure, Rachel and Sarah Bautz; three great-grandchildren, Claire, Quinton and Camille; brother, Bob Johnson; sister-in-law, Linda Johnson; and many other loved relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phil; brothers, Romaine and Herb Johnson; and sister Donna Johnson.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with the Rev. David Bechtold presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Burial will be held at Lake Ripley Cemetery.


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


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Sun Jul 13, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Sun Jul 13, 2025 @ 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Lucille Bautz
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Nancy C Hook
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Lucille and I played duets while in Cambridge High School. Lucille played clarinet and I played flute. What wonderful memories! I was a year ahead of Lucille in school with her brother, Romaine. Over the years there were many memories with the family. My condolences to the family.
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Julie Ann Drake
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Mrs. Bautz was my third grade teacher. They lived in the same neighborhood as my family and she became friends with my mother. I always thought that was pretty cool as a kid. My mom thought dearly of her friend. They played cards with other neighborhood lady friends, had luncheons and enjoyed each others company. The group will be forgoing playing cards this week. It will be a sad day for that group of friends. I last spoke to Mrs. Bautz about a year ago and I am thankful I had those cherished minutes with her to catch up. Rest in peace. Julie Ann Drake
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Kathy Barlow
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I am sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as a wonderful and fun Girl Scout leader. I still take walks past your childhood home and remember how fun it was to have our scout meetings there.
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Barb Olley Mason
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I had Mrs. Bautz for my second grade teacher in 64/65. I still have many fond memories or that school year, and have shared those memories often over these many years. Some favorites: *She was great at eraser tag! She could nestle that eraser down into her hair and move so quickly through the maze of desks! *Instead of just teaching us about the US postal service, she set up an elaborate 'post office ' in our classroom and tied it into Valentine's Day! We were all given rotating jobs to be sure we would get our 'mail' at the Valentine's Day party! Pure genius. *She often told us stories about her young daughter. Near the end of the school year we had a celebration and Mrs. Bautz cooked us Green Eggs and Ham! She said there would be a special guest... And it was her daughter! We were so excited to meet this little girl we had heard souch about! It was because of wonderful teachers like Mrs. Bautz that I became a teacher. I can't imagine the number of children she inspired over her 35 years of teaching at Elvejhem School. My sympathies to her family.
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Nancy Nilsen
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I wasn’t lucky enough to have her as a teacher, but I too remember going to Girl Scout meetings at her home and all of the fun projects we did. I often think of it as I drive by the house on Academy.

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