Colette Mae Saliger
Colette Mae Saliger, age 86, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Friendship, Wisconsin, followed by a full mass at 11:00 a.m. Father David Bruener will officiate mass. Interment will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Mauston, Wisconsin at a later date.
Colette was born July 05, 1937 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Winslow and Anna (Kolba) Gardner. She graduated from Madonna Catholic High School in 1954. Colette moved to Milwaukee where she met the love of her life, Bob, on a blind date. They were married for 59 years. They lived in New Berlin and raised four children. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends at their home on Castle Rock Lake. Colette cherished holiday and birthday gatherings, especially with her six grandchildren. She loved sunsets, gardening and her flowers. Colette enjoyed playing Euchre, Rummikub and cheering on the Brewers, Marquette Golden Eagles and Badger basketball teams.
Colette was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and the Parish Council of Catholic Women. She volunteered for Partners at Gunderson Moundview Hospital.
Colette was preceded in death by her parents: Winslow and Anna Gardner and husband, Robert Saliger.
Survivors include her four children, Kari (Tim) Paulson of North Prairie, Kurt (Cindy) Saliger of Rome, Kathy (Jerry) Kiedrowski of Fitchburg, Kim (Rob) Reinhart of Manitowoc; sisters Rita Lindner of Milwaukee, Louise Stringer of Crofton, MD and brother Gerald Gardner of Mauston; six grandchildren: Jennifer and Matthew Paulson, Jacob Kiedrowski, Brett, Bradley, and Breanna Reinhart: as well as many other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to all the health care providers at Aspirus and Edgewater Haven. They are truly angels on this earth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Colette’s memory to the Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation. Please designate donations to the Fine Arts Center Projects. Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sad to hear of Colettes passing. Our sympathy to the family. Colette called us just before Christmas to wish us a merry Christmas. WE first met Bob and Colette back in the 70 s at Lake Sherwood. We stayed friends all those years and every time we came up to Sherwood we would go out to lunch or dinner and boat rides snd oh, beach cleanups. We miss Bob and now Colette . R I P Don & Sandy Lang
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My parents were Joe and Julia Vinopal and remember her from our childhood days
So sorry to hear of Colette’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits during Partners meetings or projects. She was such a kind, sweet lady. She will be missed by many.
Kari, Kurt, Kathy and Kim,
Your Mom was such a fun loving, kind caring Mom I remember staying at your house for Girl Scout meetings or just having fun playing in the snow. Your Mom -Colette – was so amazing, funny, caring and got so much done. Love you all
Colette was a special roommate for me in 1956-57, we have been family friends for many years. Will miss annual visits to she and the family. Much love to the family with special blessings!
Kari, Kurt, Kathy and Kim,
Jeff and I are so saddened by the loss of your beautiful mother Colette. We have always enjoyed the family events shared by the Paulson and Saliger families. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Sorry to hear of Colette’s passing. Such a lovely and caring lady. Always enjoyed working with her as a member of Partners. Prayers to her family.
So sorry to hear of Colette’s passing. Enjoyed working with her at the hospital as members of Partners. Prayers for her family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Colettes’ passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the hospital partners group meetings and at the hospital gift shop. She was such a sweet lady. May your good memories of her sustain you in the days ahead.
So sorry to read this about Colette we were church buddies and also in Partners together. Her and Bob were to great peopleand always willing to help out with anything that needed to be done, God Bless.