Obituaries

Madison – Stanley John Sheggeby, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born on December 9, 1941, in Granite Falls, MN to parents Kenneth and Esther (Prestegard) Sheggeby.

Stan graduated high school in 1959. He then graduated from Concordia College, Morehead, MN in 1963. He went on to obtain his master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1966-1967. During his summer breaks, Stan worked at casinos in Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Stan taught middle school, 7th and 8th grade, for 20 years in Fresno, California, and he continued his teaching throughout the years as a substitute teacher. He also worked with his brothers for a short time doing construction and insulation.

Stan met Romona Schmidt in Eau Claire, WI in 1981. They were united in marriage in 1985. Together they lived in Eau Claire where Stan attended Chippewa Valley Technical College until he got a job in Madison in 1989. He then worked for the City of Madison and most recently at the UW Help Desk in computer support, until his retirement at the age of 65. He enjoyed retirement and spent much time over the years gardening, growing both vegetables and flowers.

Stan is survived by his wife, Romona Sheggeby; siblings, Ardath Solsrud and Ray Sheggeby; sister-in-law, Irene (Rolf) Anderson; nieces and nephews, Corinne (John) Kohler, Rachael (Michael) Goodell, Gregory (Martha) Solsrud, Tatiana, Brian (Toni) Solsrud, Christine (Eric) Vasquez, Sarah (Andy) Terry, Jeri (Andy) Sylvester, and Chad Bertrang; great-nieces and great nephews, Ryan, Brooke, Nate, Anna, Grant, Dr. Kassandra (Dr. Max) Carter, Winston, Sofia, Aurora, Arabella, Makai, Maci, Cruz, Logan, Casey, Owen, Ethan, and Mildren; and special friend, Maria Garcia Solsrud.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alan.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. The visitation will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m., Sunday at the funeral home. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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