Jeane Bach
April 18, 1932 - October 04, 2008
Obituary
Bach, Jeane MADISON Jeane Bach, a long time librarian for McFarland High School and Madison resident passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the age of 78, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer at HospiceCare. Jeane graduated from UW-Madison on June 20, 1952 with a degree in geography and shortly thereafter began her teaching career. She retired on June 19, 1995 with 35 years of meritorious service. Jeane was born on April 18, 1932, in Avoca, the third of three children of William and Emma Bahr. She spent her childhood years on a farm in Avoca before moving to Madison. On June 18, 1955, Jeane married her husband Peter Bach in Avoca and they raised their family in Madison. After retiring, Jeane pursued her interests in gardening, becoming a frequent visitor to Olbrich gardens. She was also a bridge aficionado who played regularly with long time friends. Jeane loved nature and was an avid hiker and camper. She and her family enjoyed many happy times at: Devils Lake Park, Governor Dodge State Park and Pioneer Park and especially the Grand Canyon. Jeane traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. She enjoyed both the natural wonders and the cultural life of the locations she visited. Jeane is survived by her husband, Peter of Deerfield; son, Gary (Hilary) of Bastrop, Texas; her two daughters, Gail of New York City and Brenda of Madison; and her two cats, Woodie and Freddie. A Memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. A special thank you to all of those in the community who ever held open a door for Jeane. The family would also like to thank her friends, extended family and medical staff, for all the caring thoughts and visits. She will be highly missed by all of those who loved her and enjoyed her fun spirit of life. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com
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Diane Class of 1975
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Mrs. Bach loved the library and was good at what she did. Oh how she loved to kick me out because I don't have exactly a quiet voice. Some times I managed to be in the library for a full period before she'd kick me out. Some times she's put me on restriction for a week or two--it's like being grounded, no coming in the library. I used to torment her and stand with my toes against the door frame and look in, but not come in. How she could keep track of who was restricted or not, I'll never know, but she always knew. I wish all librarians were exactly like Mrs. Bach.
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Bill Rice
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I'll always remember Jeane as a good friend and a great librarian. She always had a wonderful smile and encouraged students to be their best. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.