Mary Ellen Gaab's Obituary
Mary Ellen Gaab, age 90, passed away on Sunday December 11, 2022. She was born March 4, 1932, in Oshkosh, to George and Mary Wendler. She married Richard “Dick” Gaab on April 11, 1953 at St. Vincent’s Church in Oshkosh. Mary Ellen worked at UWO as a secretary for many years, she loved to read, knit and especially loved cooking.
Mary Ellen is survived by three sons; Mark (Barb) Gaab, Dan (Dawn) Gaab and Bob (Kay) Gaab. Three daughters; Ellen Svacina, Laurie (Randy) Jones and Jean Leonard. Daughter-in-law; Tammi Gaab, Sister; Margaret Coleman. 10 “young and peppy” Grandchildren; Matt (LeAnne) Svacina, Kelsey (Marty) Trochinski, Jennifer Jones, Bob (Sonya) Jones, Lisa Jones, Brady (Rocki) Gaab, Megan (Matt) Bisenius, Austin Gaab, Kristen (Max) Tougas and Zach Gaab. Mary Ellen is further survived by 6 great-grandchildren and 1 more on the way.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Dick, one son; Scott, son-in-law; Todd and sister; Joan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday December 15, 2022 at 11:30 am at St. Jude Parish (St. Vincent Church corner of South Park & Oregon). Father Louis Golamari will be the celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 am until the time of Mass.
Mary Ellen’s family would like to give a Special Thanks to Clarice Warnke for her visits with mom and the nurses at Aurora who took such good care of her in the ICU.
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