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 Gwendolyn
Esther Herriot, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin died early
morning on Friday, May 18, 2007 at the University of
Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Graveside Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton,
Adams County, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held at
a later date.
Gwen was born June 8, 1923 in Adams, Wisconsin to Floyd
and Anna (Gonzagowski) Steffen. She graduated from
Adams-Friendship High School in 1940. Gwen married Robert
Bruce Herriot Sr. on June 20, 1942 at St. Joseph�s Catholic
Church in Adams, Wisconsin. They made their home in Easton
Township, where they raised 13 children. Gwen and Robert
moved Dec. 10, 1977 to their present home in the Village of
Friendship.
Gwen was a baker, a collector of cook books and antiques.
She enjoyed painting, embroidery, pinochle, and bridge. As
an accomplished soprano soloist, she loved the opera and
musicals and attended many. Bob and Gwen were avid travelers
and visited numerous family and friends across the U.S. and
abroad.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren:
Mandy and Casey; and son-in-law, Jim.
Memorials may be directed to the MS Foundation.
Survivors:
Husband: Robert B. Herriot Sr.
of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Robert Bruce Herriot Jr.
of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: David Jon Herriot of
Janesville, Wisconsin
Son: Richard Lee (Toni)
Herriot of Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Daughter: Pamela Ann Hotchkiss
of Stoughton, Wisconsin
Son: Patrick Noel (Victoria)
Herriot of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Floyd Thomas (Kay)
Herriot of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Daughter: Dawn Elizabeth
Pokszyk of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Deirdre Anne
(Dominic) Lalicata of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Daughter: Holly Maria (Peter)
Kochalka of Cambridge, VT
Daughter: Mary Gwen (Nicholas)
Schneider of Portage, Wisconsin
Daughter: Heidi Marie Herriot
of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Daughter: Heather Jean (David)
Waller of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Neal Arthur (Melissa)
Herriot of Hinsdale, NH
Grandchildren: 30
Great-Grandchildren: 14
Brother: Bob (Pam) Steffen of
Phoenix, AZ
Sister: Pat Cook of Espanola,
NM
Brother: Fred (Irene) Steffen
of Friendship, Wisconsin
Further survived
by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
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