Fern graduated from the Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She became a U. S. Army nurse and served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Later, she earned a BSN from Marquette University. In 1958, Fern came to Madison to be on the staff of the Madison VA Hospital, ultimately becoming the Supervisor of Nursing. Many of her co-workers became life-long friends.
Fern is survived by her brother, Karl; sister-in-law, Lucy; nephew, Karl Jr. ; and niece, Caroline. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Bonita.
Fern graduated from the Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She became a U. S. Army nurse and served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Later, she earned a BSN from Marquette University. In 1958, Fern came to Madison to be on the staff of the Madison VA Hospital, ultimately becoming the Supervisor of Nursing. Many of her co-workers became life-long friends.
Fern is survived by her brother, Karl; sister-in-law, Lucy; nephew, Karl Jr. ; and niece, Caroline. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Bonita.
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