Marlys Matuszak's mother passed away - she was quite a women

[goddess40]

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/wdhlocal/282593859688184.shtml

Fri, Feb 11, 2005

Nazi Germany survivor, political involvement advocate dies at age 78

By Jake Rigdon
Wausau Daily Herald
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Gerda Gunderson stood up for what she believed in.

She worked as a translator for the Americans in Germany during World War II. She later fled the country, with Soviet soldiers right on her trail. And she believed voting was a privilege, never missing an election after moving to the United States in 1947.

Gunderson's influence still can be felt today through the political involvement of her children. One daughter, Marlys Matuszak, is the chairwoman of the Marathon County Democratic Party, while another daughter, Terry Shulta, is a caseworker for U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau.


For those of you that know Marlys, now we know where she gets her drive from. I knew her mother but never had a clue as to her background. The article is worth the time to read, especially the last paragraph. I wish we had more people like Gerda!

[sybylla]

1. What a strong woman!

I never knew Marlys' mother but she is certainly following in her mom's footsteps. You don't have to be involved in the Dem party for very long before you get to know who Marlys is, she's so integral. In fact, she even did a stint as state party chair and did a damn fine job.

Seems Gerda lived a great life, stood for her values and and did what was right. That is the best legacy anyone can leave.

Rest in peace, Gerda Gunderson. My sympathies to your family.

[ewagner]

2. I've known Marlys

for a while but never knew about her mother......

thanks for the post and information.... :hi: