1918 - 2017
On Monday, October 23, 2017, Geraldine Anderson Fitzpatrick-Mayer passed away peacefully in her 98th year while surrounded in love by her family. Gerry was born on December 24, 1918 and lived a full and rewarding life. Geraldine Anderson was born in Chippewa Falls, WI. In 1939 she graduated from The University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Economics and a Psychology Minor. While at UW she held the title of Badger Beauty and remained a life-long supporter of the University. She married Lawrence J. Fitzpatrick in Madison, WI in 1941 and later, as a widow in 1999, married Oscar G. Mayer in Madison, WI. Gerry's interests included time devoted to becoming an accomplished pianist as well as her love for the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Opera of Chicago. She was a global traveler who relished history and local cultures worldwide. Survived by daughters, Lynn Dean and Cecelia Frame; stepsons Oscar Mayer, Don Mayer and Bill Mayer; grandchildren Matt Starr, James Dean, Graham Starr and Cecelia Gottman; step-grandchildren David Frame and Jennifer Falcone; great grandchildren Dean Gottman, Adrianna Starr, Abby Gottman and Connor Starr. She is predeceased by daughter Gerry Fitzpatrick Starr, husband Lawrence Fitzpatrick, husband Oscar G. Mayer and grandson Scott Dean. A private memorial service will be held for family. Given her devotion to charity work at Attic Angels, memorial gifts may be sent to Attic Angels, 8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton, WI 53562. Funeral arrangements by Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest www.RTfunerals.com or (847) 234-9649.
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Lynn, Cece and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gerry was a special lady. Witty, caring, devoted, intelligent, generous, accomplished, dynamic... all words that come to mind when I think of her. I will miss her deeply. We had many wonderful conversations throughout the years. We rejoiced in the successes and frowned on the failures. She often talked to me about her family and she loved all of you. I hope your happy memories bring you some comfort. I will think of her often and know she will not be forgotten. Little pieces of her are all over Madison in the people and organizations that she touched. My sympathy and condolences to all -
Jodene LaReau
October 31, 2017
I'm deeply sorry for your loss,
May Almighty God's comfort, comfort you during this time.
ND
October 25, 2017
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
Mrs. Lynch
October 25, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
October 25, 2017
Dear Lynn, Bill, Cecilia, Oscar, Don and William please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.
David G Rich
October 25, 2017
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