Gloria Patridge

Madison/Edgerton - Gloria Ann (Schellin) Patridge, age 69 passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with her loving family by her side at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on September 19, 1947 in Madison, the daughter of Erich and Dorothy "Dottie" (Garner) Schellin.

In 1966, Gloria graduated from Central High School and then began her career at the age of 18 at F.W. Means now known as Aramark. Gloria worked there until her retirement in 2000. In June of 1983, she was united in marriage to Robert Patridge. He preceded her in death in September of 1998. In 2015, Gloria was lucky enough to meet and fall in love with the man she was able to spend the rest of her life with, Gary "Jabber" Marquardt. Gloria's interests included playing bingo, cards (especially Skip-Bo) with family and friends, scrapbooking, and watching her grandson bowl and play his sports. Our family lost the most amazing mother, grandmother and friend any person could want or deserve to have be a part of their lives. Gloria had a generous and kind soul, she had beautiful eyes and a warm smile that greeted everyone she knew or had just met. Mom, walk among the angels in heaven, you deserve a peaceful and pain free next journey...we love you! Rest sweet angel rest! You were truly a beautiful person with an amazing and beautiful soul that will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

Gloria is survived by her daughter; Denise Schellin; grandson, Mason Schellin both of Madison; her love, Gary "Jabber" Marquardt; her foster parents, Hannah and Orvin Jelle; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" (Audrey) Schellin, and Donald "Don" (Mary) Schellin; cousin, Jim (Joan) Fedkenheuer and two brothers-in-law, Robert Kortman and Donald Patridge; as well as two sisters-in-law, Carol Schellin and Lila (Charles) Jones and three foster siblings, Dale, Doreen and Dennis . She was also survived by many other numerous loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Erich and Dorothy, her husband Robert; sisters, Donna (Ray) Gove, Janice Kortman and infant sister Judith Ann; brother, Gerald "Jerry" Schellin and four great nephews, Christopher Gillette, Joseph "Joey" Pfuhl, Kohl Krueger and Daniel "Danny" Aiken.

Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, 3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 6:30 pm with Pastor Sandra Schieble officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 pm until the time of service. Chapel services will follow on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel at 11:00 am.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all of the care Agrace HospiceCare gave in the many months mom had with them and to Angie and Lynn with the Rock County yellow team. There is a special place in our hearts for you, much love.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 East Washington Ave., Madison
608-249-6666