"Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember her stopping in at the shelter when I was first there. We had wonderful visits and she became one of my favorites. She was always so sweet and she loved talking about the animals."
Betty Gardisky, of Antigo, died Monday Januray 11, 2021 at Evergreen Terrace under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 89 years old. She was born on May 28, 1931, in Antigo, a daughter of Clinton and Florence (Strasser) Remington. She married James Gardisky on August 5, 1953, in San Francisco. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1983.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1949 and continued her education at the Antigo Vocational School where she learned bookkeeping and shorthand.
She worked at the Langlade County courthouse for three years.
After marriage, her husband's military service moved the family to a number of communities. She worked for the National Security Agency (NSA)in Maryland and worked in a bank while in Alaska.
The family returned to Antigo in 1970. Betty worked at the Dime store for several years and for Langlade Abstract for 20 years as a secretary.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and its Dorcas Society, the Langlade County Senior Citizens Club and volunteered at Aspirus Langlade Hospital.
Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a huge heart and loved all who crossed her path.
She enjoyed dancing, going for walks and reading. She loved animals and was known for her love of cats which were her companions almost her entire life.
Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl (Paul) Fleckenstein, Duluth, Minnesota, Jamie (Roger) Musolff, Antigo; a sister, Karen (John) Rutt, Mosinee; four Grandchildren, Nathan (Kezia) Musolff, Antigo, Nicholas (Katie) Musolff, Antigo, Amber (Nick) Petersen, Stevens Point, Wyatt (Mike) Coleman, St. Paul, Minnesota; eleven great-grandchildren Alexis, Cole, Allie, Brianna, Madison, Noah, Claire, Sophia, Stella, Liam and Anna.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy (Leon) Schroepfer; a brother and sister-in-law, George (Sylvia) Remington.
A funeral service will be held on Friday January 15, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Volm officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed in Betty's name to the Langlade County Humane Society, 2204 Clermont Street Antigo, WI 54409.
"Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember her stopping in at the shelter when I was first there. We had wonderful visits and she became one of my favorites. She was always so sweet and she loved talking about the animals."
"Jamie, So sorry to hear about your mom?s passing. Pam (Bartz) Zehrt "
"Jamie, So sorry to hear if your mom?s passing... Pam (Bartz) Zehrt"
"So sad to read about Betty. She was a delight at the Langlade Abstract Company. Most important, I always enjoyed her coming to Parent-Teacher Conferences. She was always so proud of you, Cheryl and Jamie! May all your happy memories with her bring you peace and comfort! God bless you and your families!"
"Deepest Sympathy to Betty's family. She was my aunt Nancy's sister. Always enjoyed our encounters over the years. Such a kind gentle person. Blessings and a hug."
"Sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you."
"Betty was such a kind lady, a good friend to our family, and I had the pleasure of working with her also. Condolences from the Schroepfer Family. "
"So sorry for your loss, Gardisky family. Little Betty (my mom?s endearing name for her) was a very special lady! Hugs to all! Kathy Solin"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was such a sweet, kind and humble lady and I enjoyed so much working with her. Blessings to you Jamie."