Margaret A. “Marge” Gadlage, 85, Jasper
Margaret A. “Marge” Gadlage, 85, of Jasper, passed away at 2:57 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Marge was born in Jasper on August 26, 1936, to Robert and Ardella (Schuetter) Rowekamp.
She married Eugene “Gene” Gadlage on August 30, 1958, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2011.
Marge was a 1954 graduate of Jasper High School.
She worked as a teacher’s aide for 10th Street School in Jasper. She served as the Dubois County Treasurer for eight years and deputy treasurer for eight years. She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Forest Products Co. and Thieman Realty, and activity assistant and activity director for Northwood Retirement Community.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, St. Ann’s Society, Grandmothers’ Club, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Jasper Moose Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Navy Club Auxiliary. She had been a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, Eucharistic Minister for Nursing Homes and the Homebound, and softball coach for Mini and Midi Girls’ Teams.
Marge enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her card club and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Ann Neely of Jasper and Sharon (Eric) Leinenbach of Bretzville; one son, Greg (Nicole) Gadlage of Jasper; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Englert of Jasper.
Preceding her in death besides her husband are one son-in-law, Jim Neely, and one brother, Ron Rowekamp.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret A. “Marge” Gadlage will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper.
A visitation will be held before the service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana on Saturday, January 22, 2022,
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.
To the entire Gadlage family: I am so sorry for your loss of a “great” woman. I had the privilege of working with her in the activity department at Good Samaritan Nursing Center. Everyone loved her!! She was like family to all the residents there. I have many fond memories of her. May she Rest In Peace.k
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face. My sympathies and prayers for all of you
Sharon, and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. She’s a strong lady, and so nice. God Bless!
So sorry for your loss of Marge. I was a Eucharistic Minister with her at the Timbers and considered her a friend. Her smile and positive attitude was a joy to experience. Prayers for all of you!
My deepest sympathy to Marge’s family. She always had a smile for everyone. Very sweet lady.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet and caring lady .
My prayers and sympathy is with the family.
So sorry for your loss! Marge’s leadership in Girl Scouts inspired me to help others…her enthusiasm for life was contagious to all around her. May perpetual light shine upon her!
Such a beautiful lady.
The world is sadder place without her in it.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was the sweetest and kindest lady I’ve ever known. She was family to us and so is Ann and always will be. We love you all. Prayers to the whole family.