My sincere condolences to Inger’s family. She was a beautiful soul. We met, by chance on a flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee in 2004. She sat across the aisle from me and we struck up a conversation. I believe she had been in Hawaii & stopped in SF to visit family. My son and I were returning from a family wedding - part of our Norwegian family. One thing lead to another, only to find out we both lived in Thiensville. Such a small world in a village of 3000 people. She spoke of your father & Gathering on the Green. You could tell, she loved him fiercely. I found myself in her shoes only 4 years later when my husband passed suddenly at 42. I would see her from time to time in the grocery store and we would chat for a bit. I would often drive by the family home and she would be sitting on the porch, reading. What a blessing to have a Mother who taught you so much, perhaps from our Norwegian heritage. I did not know she was ill and most recently heard of her passing. I hope a wonderful family ends up in that house on Grand Ave. Many fond memories, I am sure. Blessings to all of you and Godspeed, Inger. It was a pleasure meeting you.
~ Stephanie Borkin,
Thiensville , WI
We were saddened to hear about Inger, a friend from our Thiensville days. She was such a smart, calm, cultured, well-traveled,
talented, welcoming woman.
75 is too young, by today’s standards, to leave us, but what a full life she had!
Besides, she will always be with us in our memories of wonderful times with her. May those sweet memories mitigate the grief of her loving family and friends.
~ Jack and Nancy Dick,
Naples , FL
Inger was taken too soon. We started walking together a few months ago and shared many interests. I miss our conversations and coffees.
She inspired me to get involved with our grandchild‘s schoolwork reading the same books and discussing them. I will be forever grateful to her.
My deepest condolences,
Marita Madden
~ Marita Madden,
Mequon, WI
Ingrid, Kristian, & John,
I did not know your mom except from Parent Teacher conferences when you were at HHS, but I recognize her photo. She looks just the same, and during the pandemic I heard Inger's name often from Minna Smith, her walking buddy, and I heard about the good times she had with Minna and Mark, sharing special meals with them. John's amazing tribute to your mother brings her alive for me and reminds me of things I had heard about her over the years. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that the world has lost all that Inger would have done and been if she had not been taken too soon.
~ Lorraine Buehler,
Whitefish Bay, WI
