Gerald R. Alt Obituary
We bid farewell to Gerald R. Alt (Madison, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Gerald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Alt and Irene Alt (Pronold); his former wife Judith Peterson; his wife Verna Walsh (Pape); his sister Pat Pulvermacher; and his stepgrandson Sterling Walsh.
He is survived by: his sons, Steve Alt and Nic Henn (Sara); his grandchildren, Carysa (Dylan), Cottrell, Tara Long (Devin Mulvain) and Michael Alt; his close friend Karla Kleist; his stepchildren, Randal Walsh, Dean Walsh (Joanne), Keith Walsh (Wendy), Brad Walsh (Jeanne) and Stacey Walsh; his stepgrandchildren, Tiffany, Dustin, Natalie, Brittney, Camryn, Vincent, Morgan, Jaden and Jenna; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Evelyn, Estelle, Cole, Caroline, Graham and Grayson; his siblings, Marilyn Brickl, Bill Alt (Marsha), Tom Alt (Peggy), Judy Hacker (Carl), Ron Alt (Connie), Bobbi Beal (Art), Karen Praksti, Kathy Thimling (Steve), Shari VonBehren (Al) and Duane Alt (Dawn); and also, Tina Hughbanks (Jeff), Ted Kleist (Sue) and Don Kleist (Jodi). He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.