EDGERTON - Elizabeth “Betsy” Ann Kacizak, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, following a spirited battle with leptomeningeal metastatic breast cancer. When faced with a terminal diagnosis that came with a horrendous prognosis, Elizabeth never wavered in her conviction to defeat this devastating disease. Family and friends got to see true courage and bravery as they cheered on Betsy’s amazing spirit.

Elizabeth was born in Madison, Wis., on August 31, 1967, to Robert and Wanda (Anderson) Kacizak. Betsy was raised in Monona, Wis., where she attended the Monona Grove School District, graduating in 1985.

Following high school, Elizabeth attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. While at College, Betsy followed in her mother’s footsteps by becoming a “legacy” of the Kappa Alpha Sigma sorority. Elizabeth was very active in the “Greek” life and made many life-long friends at Platteville. Betsy did, eventually graduate in 1990 with a B.S. in Speech Communication. In 1999 Betsy earned a Master of HR Management Degree.

Elizabeth worked a number of years at the UW Credit Union, before accepting a position with the University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Business. Starting as a recruiter for the Master’s Program, Elizabeth spent many years traveling to Universities across the country, recruiting the best and brightest students for the UW School of Business Master’s Program.

Elizabeth took a short leave from the University to work for GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) in Washington DC. While working for GMAT, Betsy was able to collaborate with many Universities across the country to help administer admissions testing.

Ultimately, Elizabeth returned to the University of Wisconsin, where she retired as Assistant Dean, MBA and Master’s Program at the Wisconsin School of Business, UW -Madison.

Betsy made many friends as she made her way through life and if you were lucky enough to be one of those friends, you knew you had a loyal friend for life. Elizabeth had a passion for travel and adventure that extended far beyond all of her business travel. Betsy filled more than one passport and was privileged to visit many distant countries and experience many cultures.

Elizabeth will surely be missed by many friends and family. Betsy is survived by her brother, Brad (Kelli) Kacizak; niece, Allison Kacizak; and of course her beloved cat, Riley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Wanda Kacizak; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Delores Anderson; paternal grandparents, Ann and Walter Kacizak; uncle Ron Kacizak; and cousin, Jennifer Kacizak. Elizabeth leaves behind a long list of close friends and extended family.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UW Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Kacizak

August 31, 1967 - May 05, 2025

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