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Gordon John "Gordy" Lauder

1949 - 2026

Gordon John "Gordy" Lauder obituary, 1949-2026

Gordon Lauder Obituary

Gordon "Gordy" John Lauder

January 3, 1949 - February 3, 2026

Gordon "Gordy" Lauder, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Madison, died peacefully February 3, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

He was a US Army Veteran. He moved to Madison in 1973, and worked primarily in the hospitality industry, including manager of the Paradise Lounge and Licari's Bar & Grill.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Debbie; siblings, Richard Lauder, Madison, Paul (Chris) Lauder, Dallas, Texas, Carolyn (Bill) Lehman, and Mary (Mark) Stephenson, both of Sturgeon Bay; sisters-in-law, Dawn (Gary) Berge of Snowflake, Ariz. and Penny DeFraties of Florence, S.C.; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Per Gordy's wishes, no services are planned.

Memorials in his name may be made to Door County Veterans Council (Door County Veterans Service Office, 421 Nebraska Street #C203, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-2226).

Arrangements entrusted with Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay. View more information at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

Published by Madison.com on Feb. 13, 2026.

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