Betty Fuller of DeForest passed away on June 16th, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Rockfield, Wisconsin to Elsa (Dhein) and Herb Thate. She married the boy just down the street, Gerald (Jerry) Fuller on June 22, 1957, at Christ Church in Dheinsville. She and Jerry had three sons. In 1968, the family moved to DeForest where Betty earned her teaching degree, attending the University of Wisconsin during the height of the Vietnam war protests.

Betty taught home economics at DeForest High School for many years. During her summers off, she enjoyed spending time with her family at their cabin in Manitowish Waters. In retirement, she was an active volunteer for many organizations, including EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), the DeForest food pantry, Wisconsin public television/radio and the Overture Center for the Arts.

She enjoyed playing cards, especially Sheepshead, both with family and at lunch with fellow DHS teachers. She was a longtime member of the Friendship Force of Wisconsin, with which she and Jerry traveled worldwide.

Betty is survived by sons Randy and Doug (Stacey); nieces and nephews; family and friends and many former students. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Brian; sister Shirley; and husband of 65 years, Jerry.

No funeral service is planned. Per her request, Betty’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Dheinsville Cemetery, Germantown, WI. A private burial for both her and Jerry’s ashes will take place later this summer

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Germantown Historical Society or Agrace Hospice.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Betty Fuller

April 20, 1936 - June 16, 2024

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