Jean Cencic

Madison - Jean Elizabeth Schleicher was born on January 6, 1932, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, and died on June 9th, 2018, at the University Hospital after suffering a stroke.

She was the fourth child born to Frederick and Anna Schleicher (Morschauser). Jean attended Doty/Longfellow Elementary School and grew up on Emerald Street in Madison. She graduated from West High School, and while attending school, met a good-looking sailor; William (Bill) Cencic, and they were married on May 20, 1950, at St. James Catholic Church in Madison.

Jean worked at the laundry on Park Street, and then stayed at home to raise her family of four girls. She began her career at the Motor Vehicle Department in 1965 and remained there for over thirty years. Jean's greatest joy in life was her family. She loved seasonal decorating and took great pride in the appearance of her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, sister, Ruth Drewes, and brothers, Raymond and Donald Schleicher. She is survived by her four daughters, Kathy (Ed) Brandt, Paula (Brian) Wermich, Carol (Kevin) Rommelfanger, Mary (Rick) Bennett, six grandchildren; Matt (Jess) Wermich, Stephanie (Tony) O'Rourke, Jennifer (Vikas) Goel, Lindsay (Jim) Trustem, Charles (Eva) Bennett, Billy (Molly) Bennett, and ten great-grandchildren, Aiden Wermich, Lilianna and Lucy O'Rourke, Rylan and Jackson Bennett, Rickey and Kai Bennett, and Krishna, Maya and Anya Goel.

The family would like to thank Drs. Catherine James and Jaya Krishna for their compassionate care of our mother. In addition, we would like to thank Meriter ED and UW Hospital doctors and staff, B6/6 neurosciences, and the Palliative Care Unit.

Per Jean's wishes, there will be no service, and a private family burial will take place. She will be interred next to Bill, whom she missed every day. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please spread kindness among the elderly; be it your parents, family member, neighbor, or friend.
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