pand her ministry when she ran the Deacon's School for the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. For all of this work and much more she was raised to the position of Archdeacon for the Diocese in 2006. This resulted in her "Reverend" title being replaced by the title, "Venerable". Her husband likes to point out that things continued normally at home and he was not asked to genuflect before entering the house.
She went on to work for Renaissance Learning and traveled the country teaching and promoting their computerized reading software.
She was diagnosed with dementia 10 years ago and as it started to take its toll she became more home bound and lost the ability to stay in contact with those around her. The dementia didn't dampen her radiant personality however. She interacted with everyone from the grocery store personnel to church members, making them feel special. Even in her final days she continued her pastoral gifts by complimenting all of the medical personnel who treated her. She would compliment their smiles, jewelry, and attire. To her, everyone was special.
She is survived by her husband, William, and their children, Kathryn and David (Nicole). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sofia Roberts, Wesley Roberts, and Aspen Mueller. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of her life will be held on August 25 at 11 am at the Lutheran Church of the Living Christ, 110 N. Gammon Rd, Madison, WI, with Steven Miller, Bishop of the Milwaukee Episcopal Diocese, Andy Jones, Rector of St. Andrew's, Madison, and Dan Kowert, Pastor of Living Christ officiating. Visitation will be from 9 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memory Gardens. Suggested donations would be to the Alzheimer's Association, the Grace Church Food Pantry, or the Outreach Ministry of Living Christ.
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