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Gayle Langer Obituary
Langer, Gayle Williams
MADISON – Gayle Williams Langer, age 83, joined her family circle in heaven on Sept. 2, 2021. The daughter of Elgee and Gladys Williams, her early years were spent on farms in Waushara County. She attended grade school in Hancock and graduated with honors from Tri-County High School in Plainfield. After high school graduation she attended the University of Wisconsin, where she achieved a bachelor's degree. As a student, to cover the cost for room and board, Gayle worked part-time at Mautz Paint & Varnish Company, where she met her husband, Robert. They married in 1958. In 1959, Gayle continued her love affair with the UW by joining the staff of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, beginning a 41-year distinguished career of service. Following her retirement as Executive Director and CEO of the alumni association, she served on many boards and received many distinguished awards.
Survivors include her daughter, Debi (Donald) Killerlain of Sun Prairie; a sister, Constance (Eugene) Klawitter of Poynette; grandsons, D.J. and David Killerlain; six great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; three great-great-granddaughters; sisters-in-law, Valerie Williams of Oconomowoc, Marilyn (Harold) Beitz of Columbus and Annette Heiman of Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, David; her brother, Dennis Williams; and her parents.
A memorial service celebrating Gayle's life will be held at Lakeview Lutheran Church with Pastor Robb Kosky at a later date. Please check on her Facebook page for further details.
The family suggests memorial gifts be made to Lakeview Lutheran Church rather than flowers. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Deb Lauder
September 6, 2021
Dear Debi, Don and Family: I'm so very sorry for your devastating loss. Your Mom was a very special person to so many people, including me. I've known her since 1988, when we met through work, and we became good friends. We had so many good times and so much fun! I'll certainly miss her, but feel fortunate that we were finally able to get together for lunch just a few weeks ago. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you.
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