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Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Dave Erickson passed away on September 8, 2025 at the age of 72. Our condolences to the Erickson family. Dave was one of the greats in our association on the lanes and off the lanes; a solid family man, friend, and bowler. He was loved as much as he…
It is with profound sorrow that we share news of a tragic accident that occurred on May 2, 2025. Our beloved Mark Henry lost his life in the accident. His wife, Cherise Henry, was critically injured and remains hospitalized in intensive care. We are heartbroken by this sudden and devastating loss. We ask for your…
It is with deep sadness that the Madison Area USBC announces the passing of Ruth Ann Gierhart, a cherished member of our bowling community and a 2000 inductee into our Hall of Fame. Ruth Ann’s contributions to our association and the sport of bowling were immeasurable. Her passion, dedication, and sportsmanship left an indelible mark…
1989 Madison Area Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Kail has passed away. The Madison Area USBC extends its condolences to the family, wife Chris, and many, many friends of Dave Kail. Dave was born November 14, 1939 in Mineral Point and moved to Madison in 1949. He graduated in 1957 from Central High School in…
Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Mark Habich passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 21, 2021. Mark was born April 10, 1951 and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 – member number 100. Mark was a fantastic bowler in his day; Jesse Parizo posted that he was a member of the…
The Madison Area USBC lost a Hall of Famer on Sunday, March 28, 2021. William M. “Bill” Schwoegler passed away at the age of 86. Obituary The Schwoegler family is historic in Madison bowling, and Bill added to the legacy. He was the fourth Schwoegler to be inducted into the Madison Area USBC Hall of…
The Madison Area USBC is sad to announce the passing of Donna Moran of Waunakee at the age of 89. Donna was a hard-working, dedicated, and attentive league secretary for two leagues at Waun-A-Bowl for many, many years. Obituary Donna’s joy in life was her family and teaching her five grandchildren how to bowl. She…
The Madison Area USBC is saddened to learn of the passing of another Hall of Famer, Rachel Aaroen. You can see her obituary on Gunderson, which provides a very good look into Rachel’s extraordinary life and accomplishments. (Note: We are also saddened to report the passing of Barb Foulk on July 25. A write-up for…
The Madison Area USBC has lost one of its greats. Jerry Murphy passed away on November 1 at the age of 81. His full obituary can be found here. “Murph” was a tremendous all-around athlete, determined competitor, volunteer, and friend. Doug Moe of the Wisconsin State Journal wrote about Jerry in 2013 when he shot…
Madison Area USBC Hall of Famer Michael J. “Mike” Kelly passed away on July 6, 2020. Kelly was born October 9, 1947 and inducted into the Madison Area USBC Hall of Fame on August 13, 2015. Obituary: Baraboo News Republic MERRIMAC—Michael J. Kelly, Sr., age 72, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6,…
Dawayne R. “Doc” Tietz, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at UW Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be private. A Celebration Gathering will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona…
We are saddened to hear of the passing of MWBA Hall of Famer Flo Blazek, in a message from MWBA Director Char Clementi. Flo was inducted into the MWBA Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category in August 2001. The following is from her Hall of Fame introduction found on the MWBA website. Flo…
John Paul Vaughn, a member of the 1986 MBA Hall of Fame class, passed away on May 3, 2016 at the age of 87. Obituary Paul was a member of the Madison Bowling Association for 27 years. He had a career high series of 816 and game of 298. He maintained an average of 190…
Former MBA Director and President Delmar H. “Del” Riemer, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Del served the Madison Bowling Association as a director from 1977-1982 on numerous committees, including tournament, legislative, public relations, yearbook, secretaries tournament, executive, finance & budget, and Hall of Fame selection – among others. In 1982, Del…
By Jerry Wilson, President Madison USBC BA Gordon Smith, “Gordy” to his fellow bowlers and volunteers that serve the bowlers in the Madison area, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Bowlers for more than two decades were greeted by Gordy at the annual Madison Bowling Association Tournament and even more so at the annual…
Z. Charles Reithmeyer April 30, 1940 – October 22, 2014 CORRECTION: The visitation is Monday, October 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The original article said Monday, October 26. Madison Bowling Association past-President Z. Charles Reithmeyer passed away last night at the age of 74. Charlie was a member of the MBA for 53 years,…
Madison USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame member Jerry Anderson has passed away. He was 75. Jerry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1938 and moved to Madison in 1957 after serving in the Air Force. He retired in 1996 after 32 years in various positions in fire service, concluding with 16 years as coordinator…