Gertrude "Trudi" M. Haak
June 23, 1927 - July 12, 2014
Obituary
Haak, Gertrude M. “Trudi”
MIDDLETON-Gertrude M. “Trudi” Haak, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born on June 23, 1927, to Alfred and Martha Stucki. She married Ken Haak on Nov. 9, 1947, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2013. When the youngest of their three children started school, Trudi started working in food service at James Madison Memorial High School. She worked there for 35 years, retiring in 2005. Trudi and Ken loved to travel and especially enjoyed their many trips to Switzerland. She was proud to have learned the Swiss language and culture from her parents. Trudi also enjoyed recalling her happy childhood, growing up in a farm family of eight kids. Trudi is survived by her son, Randy (Bernie) Haak; a daughter, Diane (Bruce) Emden; son, Larry Haak (Rebecca Fox); two grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. A family memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON MIDDLETON FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Private burial will be held at Middleton Junction Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Wed Jul 16, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Jul 16, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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JIll Haak
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I always thought your mom was such a fun person. I remember visiting her for the first time and thinking I just gained a really fun aunt by marrying Bob. Jill Haak
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Diana Wendricks
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Tony and I would like to send our sympathy to your family. She was a special lady in our lives. Always a warm greeting and good words of encouragement. She will be missed.
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Sarah
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Please listen to this song in remembrance of Trudi.
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Debbie Anderegg Westby
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Trudi was such a beautiful person inside and out. So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy,
Gary & Debbie Westby
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Cindy Sullivan
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Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will surely miss Trudi's friendly wave from across the yard. She and Ken were great neighbors. Al Mross and Cindy Sullivan