Ursula M. 'Sula' Thomas

STOUGHTON - Ursula M."Sula" Thomas, age 94, of Stoughton, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Country Comforts in Cambridge with family and friends by her side. Ursula was born on May 13, 1916, to Dr. Rollin and Minnie (Eldridge) Thomas, in Klemme, Iowa. Sula obtained her bachelors of arts from Iowa State, masters in physiology from UW-Madison, along with her Ph.D. She became a Professor Emeritus in the University of Wisconsins Department of German. While teaching she also wrote many text books. Sula honed her German skills by traveling to Germany many times with her dog, Hex. Once retired, she traveled the world to places like Australia and Greece, among seeing family throughout the United States. When home, she donated her time to Meals on Wheels, raised show dogs, joined knitting groups, and crocheted lap robes for patients. Sula donated much of her resources to helping others in need, one true passion she had was taking care of children overseas through the ChildFund International. She would sponsor several children at one time with donations and letters. She grew up the oldest of four girls. Betty Thomas died as a toddler and Ruth Ferry died in Cambridge in 1967, at age 37. Her remaining sister, Margaret Loewen resides in North Carolina. Sula leaves behind nieces Cheryl Smith of Cambridge, and Rita Grubb of North Carolina; nephews, John Allen of Madison, and Rollie Loewen of Illinois; great-nieces and great-nephews, Annessa MacTaggert, Chris Grubb, along with Brian, Brad, Brett, Brent, Bart and Angie Loewen; not to mention all the great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Sula also leaves behind a special friend and travel companion, Alaine Johnson of Stoughton. An Open House is planned in honor of Sula on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at the WHISPERING WINDS RETREAT, located at 201 Highland Drive in Cambridge, from 1p.m. until 4p.m. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to ChildFund International or University of Wisconsin-Madison. A special thanks to Mim and Marion at Country Comforts and Dr. George Gay for making Sulas remaining time comfortable. Memorials: In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to ChildFund International or University of Wisconsin-Madison. Service: An Open House is planned in honor of Sula on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at the WHISPERING WINDS RETREAT, located at 201 Highland Drive in Cambridge, from 1p.m. until 4p.m.