Gertrude Bertha Van Loo

Gertrude Bertha Van Loo, age 93 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Waupun Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center with family at her side.

Gertrude was born on April 7, 1927, in the township of Trenton, daughter of William and Bertha (Borman) Fischer Sr. She was united in marriage to James Van Loo on November 20, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun. Gertrude loved listening to polka music, visiting with her neighbors and having rummage sales. She spent a lot of her time in her flower gardens, making quilts, embroidery work and puzzles. Gertrude was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Gertrude is survived by her two children, Kathleen (Marvin) Buchholz of Waupun and Mary Jane Walker of Brandon; 9 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Dolores Landsinger of Beaver Dam; daughter-in-law, Linda Van Loo; 2 sisters-in-law, Lorraine Fisher of Ripon and LaVerne Fischer of Waupun; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; 3 sons, Larry Van Loo, Duane Van Loo and David in infancy; 3 brothers, William Fischer Jr., Lester Fischer and Earl Fischer.

A private service will be held with burial to follow at Forest Mound Cemetery.