<div>This fundraising effort is for the Memorial for Dr. Al Gedicks, retired Sociology Professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Dr. Gedicks was an educator and a long-time social and environmental justice activist who worked for communities in Congo, Central and South America and for Indigenous Nations primarily in Wisconsin but also in Michigan and Minnesota. Long-time friend, Zoltan Grossman penned a moving tribute for Dr. Gedicks' obituary at: <a href="https://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com/obituaries/Al-Gedicks?obId=48378250" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com/obituaries/Al-Gedicks?obId=48378250" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com/obituaries/Al-Gedicks?obId=48378250</a></a>
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<div>Dr. Gedicks lived modestly and used his resources for his work to help other communities. His devotion to his work is reflected in nearly sixty years of activism on behalf of others. We wish to honor Dr. Gedicks at a Memorial gathering scheduled 10AM-3PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Menominee Nation Casino Convention Center in Keshena, Wisconsin. Lunch will be provided. We do request that you RSVP if you plan to attend via this site: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2y4j5nmc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://tinyurl.com/2y4j5nmc" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/2y4j5nmc</a></a> We also invite you to leave remembrances at the RSVP site if you are unable to attend.
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<div>Funds raised from this effort will be used to pay for the Memorial to ensure that it is free for anyone who wishes to attend. Any excess funds raised will be donated to charity by Al's family. This fundraising effort and the Memorial itself are being organized by long-time friends and fellow activists: Colleen Dodge, Paula Mohan, Zoltan Grossman, Debi McNutt, Omar Poler, Dana Churness, Tina Van Zile, Allison Werner, Johnson Bridgwater, Elizabeth Ward, Dave Blouin, and many more friends of Al.
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Merle Krueger

Richard Schulz

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Robert Gedicks

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Memorial for Dr. Al Gedicks' Lifelong Activism

Memorial for Dr. Al Gedicks' Lifelong Activism

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