MIDDLETON, Wis. - Olive Hartwig, lovingly known as Mae, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 106. Born on March 9, 1919, she was the youngest of five children born to parents, Martin and Mabel (née Denu) Goth. She was married to Howard Hartwig for 54 years and they had two children, Thomas and Donna.

Mae was known for her love of arts, music, travel, and of course her clever humor and extreme kindness. She was proud of her German heritage and her family’s role in helping shape the German American community and First Lutheran Church in Middleton. She was also a dedicated member of West Middleton Lutheran Church where she and Howard were married.

Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; and four siblings, Donald Goth, Eldon Goth, Royce Goth and Bernice Peterson. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Terry Hipenbecker) Rane; grandchildren, Christina (Cameron) Harvey, Andrea Rane and Tom Rane; and great-grandchildren, Austin Derene, Taylor Derene and Jonah Rane. Mae is also survived by countless friends and extended family that she held dear.

A service to celebrate Mae’s life will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, Verona, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. A burial will follow the service at Sunset Memory Gardens on Mineral Point Road, Madison.

In lieu of gifts, donations may be made to West Middleton Lutheran Church, 3763 Pioneer Rd., Verona, WI 53593. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

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Olive Mae Hartwig (née Goth)

March 09, 1919 - May 13, 2025

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