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Ardene majored in biology at Ripon College, participated in choir and Ver Adest, and was graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She loved rose gardening and vegetable gardening, bicycling and long walks. She traveled the world extensively in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica, returning with mementos and artwork related to her travels.
Ardene, along with her husband and daughters, was active in the Bernese Mountain Dog Club - Southeastern Wisconsin, raising and showing Bernese Mountain Dog champions. Ardene also volunteered at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital and was involved with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra League.
A celebration of Ardene's life will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, on May 30, 2025, with visitation beginning at 9 AM and a memorial service at 10 AM in the Chapel of the Chimes within the main building. The family suggests memorials may be provided to the Bernese Mountain Dog Charitable Foundation - Rescue (https://www.bmdcf.org/fundraising ), or to The Lutheran Home Foundation in Wauwatosa (https://www.thelutheranhome.org/)
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Mary and Armin Steckler
May 29, 2025
We are so sorry for the loss of our sister Ardene & for the loss of your Mother. Our fondest memories are those of the HOLIDAYS WE SHARED at Grandma & Grandpa Steckler´s! We had many years of great times with the entire FAMILY! Our deepest sympathy & prayers are being sent to all the Getzel´s. Our fondest memories are those get-togethers with the Getzel, Schwab, Janke & Steckler Families! May Ardene rest in peace!
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Debbie Black
May 20, 2025
What an amazing life Ardene led! So many stories and so many lives touched. Wishing God´s peace to my friend Karla and her family.
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