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Mary Louise Poole

May 17, 1937 - July 09, 2023

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Obituary For Mary Louise Poole

Verona- Mary Louise Poole, age 86, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Four Winds Manor. She was born on May 17, 1937, to Harley and Wilma (Simpson) Winkelman in Madison, WI. Mary married Douglas Poole on November 24, 1955, in The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

Mary worked for over 35 years for the State of Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund. While working, Mary and Doug enjoyed spending time in Florida. Once retired, they spent 30 years wintering in Arizona. Mary enjoyed gardening, but most of all she loved watching Wisconsin Badger and Packer Football. She was a proud member of the Wisconsin Optimist Clubs. Mary joined in 1987 when the Optimist Club let woman join for the very first time. She was a member of the West Madison Optimist Club until they dissolved, where she then transferred to Sauk Trails Optimist Club.

Mary is survived by her husband; children, Cynthia (Randy) Santarius, Eric (Sue) Poole; grandchildren, Rachel (Chris) Gross, Sarah (Jonathan) Dickenson, Rebecca (Greg) Thelen; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Edward Winkelman.

A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank Four Winds Manor, Agrace Hospice Care and the doctors and nurses on the 8th floor of Meriter Hospital for their kindness and loving care of Mary.

Memorials can be made out to Salem United Church of Christ, Four Winds Manor, or Agrace Hospice Care.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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  • August 09, 2023

    Carole Klopp

    My deepest sympathies to you, Doug. Mary was a wonderful lady and will be missed...especially by the Sauk Trails Optimist Club. Carole Klopp

  • August 06, 2023

    Ted Bailey

    Doug & Family, so sorry to hear of Mary's Passing. My sincere condolances. Reading the obituary brought back a lot of High School memories. The Class of 55, 2 years ahead of me, but we shared several school activities. One memor I shared with Doug & Mary that I didn't know about tho, is we also got married at the Little Brown Church, but about 28 years later. Ted Bailey Class of 57

  • July 12, 2023

    Pat/Ken Anderson

    Our deepest sympathy. We will miss her happy smile every time u met her. She will be gods angel for u all. Pat/Ken Anderson

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