Geraldine A. Fitzpatrick-Mayer

December 24, 1918 - October 23, 2017

On Monday, October 23, 2017, Geraldine Anderson Fitzpatrick-Mayer passed away peacefully in her 98th year while surrounded in love by her family. Gerry was born on December 24, 1918 and lived a full and rewarding life. Geraldine Anderson was born in Chippewa Falls, WI. In 1939 she graduated from The University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Economics and a Psychology Minor. While at UW she held the title of Badger Beauty and remained a life-long supporter of the University. She married Lawrence J. Fitzpatrick in Madison, WI in 1941 and later, as a widow in 1999, married Oscar G. Mayer in Madison, WI. Gerry’s interests included time devoted to becoming an accomplished pianist as well as her love for the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Opera of Chicago. She was a global traveler who relished history and local cultures worldwide. Survived by daughters, Lynn Dean and Cecelia Frame; stepsons Oscar Mayer, Don Mayer and Bill Mayer; grandchildren Matt Starr, James Dean, Graham Starr and Cecelia Gottman; step-grandchildren David Frame and Jennifer Falcone; great grandchildren Dean Gottman, Adrianna Starr, Abby Gottman and Connor Starr. She is predeceased by daughter Gerry Fitzpatrick Starr, husband Lawrence Fitzpatrick, husband Oscar G. Mayer and grandson Scott Dean. A private memorial service will be held for family. Given her devotion to charity work at Attic Angels, memorial gifts may be sent to Attic Angels 8301 Old Sauk Rd. Middleton, WI 53562.