Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter, 79, of Whitewater, passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Maggie was born on Jan. 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. She emigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute English and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Devine Word Seminary. Maggie returned to university, earning her Masters in Accounting, working in the UW-W Bursar’s office, and later retired as the office manager for the Assistant and Associate Deans of the School of Letters and Sciences and International Studies.
Maggie enjoyed a wide range of interests including Art groups and shows, Tai Chi group, and she received a lifetime achievement award as a Master Gardener in both Wisconsin and Tennessee. She enjoyed serving as a Girl Scout leader, German camp instructor, an English as a Second Language instructor, Illinois Bird Dog Rescue home, a member of German clubs, and volunteer roles for her church and communities. Maggie always made sure that there was room at her table for students, friends, neighbors, and family for a meal and warm company.
Those Maggie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her brother, John Fritz; daughter Patricia (Wade) Congdon; son Ray (Alison) Stetter; grandchildren Autumn (Quinn) McLeish, Zach (Carly) Stetter, and Sydney, Max, and Samantha Stetter; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Roy Stetter; sisters-in-law Kathy Fritz and Marion Terry; Uncle John and Aunt Tilda Sternig; cousin Jim Sternig; Uncle Willy and Aunt Fini Stockli; Uncle Frantz and Aunt Meli Presser; Aunt Frieda Klimbacher; and Paula and Christiane Madritsch.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10 until 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1225 W. Main St., Whitewater, followed by a Memorial Mass in remembrance of Maggie at 11 a.m. A luncheon for family and friends will follow at Jessica’s Restaurant.
Memorial contributions in Maggie’s name may be made to Equip International designated for the Scofield School & Orphanage Kenya at: P.O. Box 1126 Marion, NC 28752-1126 or online at: www.equipinternational.org.
The Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater has been entrusted with Maggie’s arrangements.