Obituary: Stanley A. Herman

MADISON - Stanley A. Herman, age 76, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Aug. 22, 2005. He was born on Oct. 18, 1928, the son of Alva and Marie (Gossling) Herman. Stan graduated from Central High School and then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is survived by two sons, Mark and Michael "Mickey" Herman, both of Madison; daughter, Michelle (Shawn) Anglemyer of Rio; four grandchildren, Michael R. and Cory J. Herman, and Requel and Brett Anglemyer; good friends, Jeff and Ginger Neveu of Fitchburg; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister. Funeral services will be held at JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 24, 2005

Obituary: Harold R. Rood - Class of 1933

MADISON - Harold T. Rood, age 90, passed away on Sunday, Aug., 14, 2005. He was born on Jan. 27, 1915, in the Town of Burke, the son of Harold and Tillie (Hendrickson) Rood. Harold graduated from Central High School. He married Sophie Edwards on Aug. 13, 1938. Harold worked for 23 years for the City of Madison, Waste Water Treatment Department until his retirement. Harold is survived by his wife, Sophie of Madison; and his son Roger Rood of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in Harold's name to HospiceCare, Inc. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Dr. (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 15, 2005

Note: Harold Rood's graduation year is based on information in the 1933 Orange and Black yearbook, where his senior photo is included among the June graduates.

Obituary: Claude Peter Banks

MADISON - Claude Peter Banks, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. He was born on May 18, 1925, in Madison, where he grew up in the Bush, son of Leroy Banks Sr. and Ozella (Smith) Banks. Peter attended Central High School and before completion of his senior year, was drafted in to the U.S. Navy. On his return home from the service, he was given an honorary diploma from Central High. Peter retired from Oscar Mayer after 41 years, and the Veteran's Hospital after 33 years of employment, before retiring to a full life of relaxation and bike riding. He was a long time member of St. Paul AME Church.

 Peter is survived by his sisters, Anna Hargons and Elsie (Watson) Wesbrooks; his daughters, Claudette Clay and Pat (Al) Minter; son, Michael (Ruth) Banks; daughters, Robin Banks, Jacqueline Banks, Merl Lynn Banks, Lisa Banks and Jasmine Banks; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leroy Jr. (Ollie Mae) and Fred Banks. Funeral services will be held at ST. PAUL AME CHURCH, 4525 Diamond Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center staff for their loving care given to Daddy in his last days we were blessed to spend with him. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.

 I am gone release me. Let me go. I have so many things to see you know. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love; you can only guess how much you gave me happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve awhile for me. If grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must be apart. So bless the memories with in your heart.  

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 11, 2005. Submitted by Janet Stevens (Class of 1965)

Obituary: Claude Peter Banks - Class of 1944

MADISON - Claude Peter Banks, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. He was born on May 18, 1925, in Madison, where he grew up in the Bush, son of Leroy Banks Sr. and Ozella (Smith) Banks. Peter attended Central High School and before completion of his senior year, was drafted in to the U.S. Navy. On his return home from the service, he was given an honorary diploma from Central High. Peter retired from Oscar Mayer after 41 years, and the Veteran's Hospital after 33 years of employment, before retiring to a full life of relaxation and bike riding. He was a long time member of St. Paul AME Church. Peter is survived by his sisters, Anna Hargons and Elsie (Watson) Wesbrooks; his daughters, Claudette Clay and Pat (Al) Minter; son, Michael (Ruth) Banks; daughters, Robin Banks, Jacqueline Banks, Merl Lynn Banks, Lisa Banks and Jasmine Banks; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leroy Jr. (Ollie Mae) and Fred Banks. Funeral services will be held at ST. PAUL AME CHURCH, 4525 Diamond Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center staff for their loving care given to Daddy in his last days we were blessed to spend with him. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. I am gone release me. Let me go. I have so many things to see you know. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love; you can only guess how much you gave me happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve awhile for me. If grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must be apart. So bless the memories with in your heart. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 11, 2005

Note: Claude Peter Banks' class year is based on information provided by his daughter, Merl Lynn Banks.

Obituary: Betty (Schaub) Alt - Class of 1963

MADISON - Betsy A. Alt, age 60, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at home, surrounded by her family and friends, following a courageous battle for more than two years with small cell lung cancer. She was born on July 2, 1945, in Madison, the daughter of George and Jane Schaub. Betsy was a lifelong resident of Madison. She attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1963. Betsy was a familiar face on State Street, working many years at Ella's Deli. Prior to her death, she was an employee of Oscar Mayer. Betsy loved her family and was always there to give advice, comfort and share in the good times. She loved traveling, walking her dog, attending community events, visiting with her neighbors, antiques and gambling with her family. Survivors include her daughter, Sheila (Dan) Mickelson of McFarland; son, Randy (Lori) Alt of Appleton; grandchildren, Paige, Dayne, Alexander, Drew, and Michael; siblings, Bonnie (Gordy) Hocking, Paul (Margaret) Schaub, June (Peter) Sturgis and Dorann (Ron) Holl; nieces; nephews; other relatives, and friends. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents; a niece; and family friend, Sue Dolphin. A celebration of Betsy's life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made in Betsy's name to Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. A special thank you to Dr. Hei, Karen and the rest of the staff at 1 South Park. Also, thank you to all of Betsy's wonderful neighbors and friends from Oscar Mayer, her eighth grade friends and Hospice. "Mom, you are a classy lady, great mother and grandmother, who will forever be remembered."

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 11, 2005

Obituary: Dorothy (Henning) Wade - Class of 1932

MADISON/ OREGON - Dorothy Wade, age 91, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005. She was born on Feb. 14, 1914, in Madison, to Otto and Ellen Henning. Dorothy attended Badger School, Madison Central High School, and took short courses at UW-Madison. She married Kenneth Jenkins in 1932, together they raised six children. Dorothy later married Jerry Wade in 1961. She was a former member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison and currently a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Oregon. Dorothy enjoyed singing, traveling and clowning. Survivors include her children, Linda (Sam) Musillami of Fallbrook, Calif., Nancy Wanless of Madison, Ken (Linda) Jenkins of Monona, Cleo (Carl) Smith of Waukesha, Bob (Norma) Jenkins, and Sheila Andersen, both of Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; two half-sisters, Diane (Bob) Gueldenzoph and Sarah Winch; three step-sons; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Sarah Henning; husbands; a sister, Ruth; a son-in-law, Dick Andersen; great-grandson, Nicholas Andersen; and two step-brothers, Bob and Earl Meyer. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, with the Rev. Steven Ristau Hanson presiding. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. The family would like to thank the staff at Oregon Manor for the love and compassion given to our mom during her stay at the manor. "Love you mom, until we meet again." Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Centers 431 Soden Drive (608) 835-3515

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 7, 2005

Note: Graduation year is based on information in the 1932 Orange & Black yearbook.

Obituary: Robert G. "Bob" Nee - Class of 1943

MADISON/ COTTAGE GROVE - Robert G. "Bob" Nee, age 79, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005. He was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Richland Center, to George and Dorothy (Postel) Nee. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He married Donna Loney in Madison, in 1948. Bob worked for Wisconsin Power and Light Co. for 31 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dog, Sam, and especially, riding his Harley. Bob is survived by two sons, Mike (Linda) Nee of Deerfield, and Pat Nee of Blue Mounds; two granddaughters, Keisha and Kalli Nee of Deerfield; and longtime friends and "brother", George (Thelma) Okerstrom of Mountain Home, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, in 1982; his parents; and a grandson, Sam Nee. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005. A very special thanks to the staff at Golden Hearts for all their love and compassion, and also HospiceCare for their support. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 18, 2005

Note: Information about Robert Nee's class year was provided by the Class of 1943 Reunion Committee