Gloria M. Clemens, age 81, passed away on October 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born November 30, 1942 in Roxbury to Herman & Blanche (Breunig) Mack. Gloria graduated from Sauk High school in 1961. She married the love of her life Russell P. Clemens on September 4, 1961. They lived their life on their family dairy farm raising their 6 children.
Gloria was a caregiver always trying to help others. She loved her family deeply, her love and attention to her husband, children, grandchildren, and the Mack’s was exceptional. Her work ethic was incredible. She provided care at the Waunakee Manor for over 37 years, rarely missing a day. Keeping the family farm going was so important to her, spending endless hours helping with whatever needed to be done. She was a devote Catholic and believed in the power of prayer, staying up late into the night to watch mass, praying the rosary daily, and volunteering at Blessed Trinity where she was a lifelong member and served 30 years on the Council of Catholic Women as the Secretary/Treasurer. When she got a break from working, she loved to have a good time with family & friends. She also enjoyed going to all the grandchildren's important events, school activities. and sporting events. Having all the family together meant the world to her.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Russ. Her children Kenny (Kelly), Julie (Jim) Laufenberg, Mark (Deb Acker), Dan, Colleen (Craig) Maier, Kari (Jeff) Ripp. Her grandchildren. Brenda (Steve), Emily (Ryan), Steve (Trista), Noah (Bridget), Quentin, Alison, Megan, Rachel (Nick), Adam, Elizabeth (Travis), Kyle (Sarah), Jeremy, Jordan (Peter), Mikayla, Isaac, & 14 great-grandchildren. Her siblings Glenn (Dorothy) Mack, Eileen Ripp, Kay (Jim) Kalschuer, Herman (Elaine) Mack, & Steve (Cindy) Mack. In-laws Carol Mack, Anita Clemens, Dianna (Don) Kraling and many nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her in-laws Frank and Anna Clemens, brothers Russell, Russell, Milton, Clifford, & Howard, sisters Maxine Ganser & Ellen Schmitt. In-laws Norbert Ganser, Patricia Mack, Roy Ripp, Duwayne Schmitt, & Gordon Clemens. Nephews Jeff & Dean Schmitt & Randy Mack
A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI 53597. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, 109 S. Military Rd. Dane, WI 53529, with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of Mass at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mom, you always gave so much love and time to others never thinking of yourself, we will miss you dearly. We are so grateful for all you did for us, and we know Jesus saved a special spot at his table for you.
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