Sally

Fugate

Sally Fugate, born Selma Anne Wloszczynski on May 7, 1939, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026. She was the second of eight children born to Nina Wloszczynski (Calearo) and Emil Wloszczynski. She and her siblings grew up in Tipler, Wisconsin, where her roots were planted and her life’s journey began.

Sally valued education and earned her degree in teaching. After completing her studies, she returned to Tipler, where she began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse.

In 1959, Sally married Frank Zanon and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where they began their life together and raised their three children: Shawn (Cheryle) Zanon, Rod (Brenda) Zanon, and Andrea (Rick) Reed.

Sally was a hardworking, independent woman who dedicated herself to providing for her family. She always did what she could to support those she loved. Her determination and strong work ethic were defining parts of her life.

Family was an important part of Sally’s world. She enjoyed spending time with family “up north”, picking berries, playing cards, dancing or fishing. She was a talented sewer, an avid reader, and a cribbage player. She also had a love for Pepsi and certainly did her part to keep the company in business with her soda addiction.

After retiring, Sally was able to spend years caring for her grandchildren, Brett (Jessica)Hoyt, Brieana (Asa Lunde) Zanon, Evan Reed, Cole Reed and Riley Reed. She later continued working as a caretaker for elderly or disabled individuals. She could often be found in Carter, Wisconsin, enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—pulling the handles on slot machines.

Some of the sweetest memories of Sally came from the days when her grandchildren were young. They would proudly tell their friends that their grandma’s “house” had 100 bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, and two restaurants! Whether those stories grew a little with each telling or reflected the grand adventures of childhood imagination, they became a treasured part of the family’s memories—a reminder of the fun, wonder, and special place Grandma held in their lives.

From her early days in Tipler to raising her family in Milwaukee and enjoying retirement in northern Wisconsin, Sally lived a life marked by hard work, family, and the memories made along the way. She appreciated the simple pleasures of life and the time spent together that turned ordinary days into lasting memories. She leaves behind a legacy carried on through her children, grandchildren, two great grandchildren (Caleb and Jonah Hoyt), extended family, and all those who knew and loved her.

Sally will be remembered for her dedication, her favorite pastimes, her love of family, and the stories that will continue to bring smiles for years to come. Though she will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she shared will remain in the hearts of her family forever.

May her memory bring comfort, her stories bring laughter, and her legacy of family and love live on for generations to come.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence, WI. A Celebration of Sally’s Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Vicky Prewitt officiating.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence, WI, to honor Sally’s legacy of life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Angels Grace Hospice, N74W35908 Servants Way, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.