Berdine M. Fiebiger-Windl

Berdine M. Fiebiger-Windl, age 107 of Fort Atkinson passed away at her home on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Bee was born March 10,1918, the daughter of Charles and Eda (Schuster) Hebl in Marshall, WI. Berdine had 4 siblings-Loren, Lucille, Frances and John.

She graduated from Marshall High School in 1936 and attended UW-Madison for one year.

Bee married George Fiebiger September 2, 1939. George passed after 61 years of marriage. She and Paul Christiansen were married June 23, 2006. Paul passed after 9 years with Bee. Through Paul, Bee met and later married her loving husband Herbie Windl October 3, 2015. They celebrated their 10th anniversary this past October.

Berdine's love for sewing came to fruition May 2, 1977 when she opened Berdine's Stitchery in Fort Atkinson. After 40+ years in business and having celebrated her 100th birthday, she gave up her shop to spend time with Herbie. Theirs was a very special, loving and caring marriage-they were each other's priority. They would tell you they were "living their dream." Bee often said, "Herbie turned my rusty years to gold."

Berdine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and attributed her longevity to her faith.

She enjoyed her Red Hat Society activities and 75+ years with the American Legion Auxiliary in addition to her love of flowers, gardening and nature.

She is survived by her loving husband, Herbie and his eight children and spouses, 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, her niece, Jode Rettschlag and husband Jim Lyons, her nephew Keith Hebl and wife Mary Kay.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and husbands George and Paul.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson on Friday, January 16, 2026. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Marshall. WI.

Memorials, if desired may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI.

The family would like to extend Special Thanks to her Agrace Hospice Staff for their exceptional care and compassion for Berdine, and her long-time physician Dr. Jeffery McGuire.

Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.

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