Dana Fauerbach

Dana Fauerbach, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home. Dana battled Crohn’s disease for 49+ years, in addition to various cancers. She persevered, never complaining about her health. She was born to David and Gladys McFarlane, Dana graduated from Madison East High in 1974. She was chosen for scholastic excellence, character, leadership, & citizenship as a member of National Honor Society. Played violin in orchestra, was an integral part of stage, makeup, & costume, AFS. HE teachers & classmates frequently referred to Dana as a sewing wizard, an advanced & respected leader in Home Economics. She won the Betty Crocker for All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow, & Crisco for outstanding work in Home Economics, awards. Was a dedicated & loyal worker for American Family Insurance, in the Health Unit for 45+years.
Dana married the love of her life, Kurt Fauerbach on Sept. 15,1979. She dressed the part & was the epitome of “CLASS”. She was a generous, loyal, kind & loving soul, wife, sister, & friend. Dana was an animal advocate/lover at heart; ready & willing to lend a helping hand. Twice, she quickly took abandoned dogs that were left tied up, to provide a good, loving home with her husband, Kurt. After being tripped by an abandoned cat & hobbling on broken ankle, her main concern was the cat that quickly became her & her husband’s well-loved companion. Her avid culinary skill was proudly shared with and enjoyed by many. Even when going out to dine/drink she shared her savory & decadent culinary treats with workers at establishments. She had a flair for fashion at an early age & enjoyed shopping immensely. Dana was well known for her bright light, quick-wit, humorous nature, & generous spirit.
She is survived by beloved husband, Kurt Fauerbach (Waunakee), sisters, Julie McFarlane (Sun Prairie), Kelli Haralson (Richard) Madison, honorary sister-BFF, Rona Anderson (Arlington), brother, Mitchel McFarlane (Edgerton). She was preceded in death by: parents, David & Gladys (Miller) McFarlane, & brother, David. W. McFarlane.
A special mention to Dr. Reichelderfer, extraordinaire; far more than her doctor, he lifted her spirits like no other. She revered & enjoyed sharing baked goods with him. Thank you to countless health-care workers that cared for her, on her behalf. The family asks that those able to; make a donation to an animal charity in remembrance.
No services are being planned