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| Drunk Sunday afternoon, on his way to a church function, the ELCA bishop struck down Maureen Mengelt. |
In the Spirit: Crash involving Lutheran Bishop Bruce Burnside captured on video : Wsj:
The crash Sunday in Sun Prairie in which Lutheran Bishop Bruce Burnside is charged with killing jogger Maureen Mengelt while driving drunk was captured on video by a surveillance camera at a nearby bar, according to court documents released this week.
The video from Daly’s Bar and Grill, 1086 Emerald Terrace, shows a vehicle traveling down the northbound Highway 151 off ramp at Windsor Road “at a high rate of speed,” according to the criminal complaint filed in the case.
The video shows “a runner traveling east to west across the intersection, and the collision of both,” the complaint states. The vehicle then travels east and out of the camera’s range.
In other news related to the case:
• At least five witnesses saw all or part of the crash, according to the criminal complaint. Four of the five were in vehicles at or near the intersection where the crash occurred. The fifth was traveling behind Burnside’s vehicle on Highway 151.
• At Burnside’s bail hearing Wednesday, his attorney said Burnside’s family would voluntarily surrender Burnside’s passport this week as a way to assure the court that he is not a flight risk.
• In an open letter to the community, Kevin Mengelt, the victim’s husband, said the response from the community has been “overwhelming yet so much appreciated.” He writes: “Thank you Maureen for cultivating this extended family through your actions in life. You’ve left your family with the support they now need to continue without you.”
• Maureen Mengelt’s visitation is today (Friday) from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, in Sun Prairie. The funeral is Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert Drive, in Sun Prairie.
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Mengelt, Maureen F.Sun Prairie - Maureen F. Mengelt, 52, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was born to Glenn and Mary Anne (Gross) Curran Sr. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Growing up, she attended Laconia High School, graduating in 1979. She then went on to attend UW River Falls, graduating in 1984 with a degree in Secondary Education. Professionally, Maureen attended the Police Academy in Madison, WI, and served on the Madison Police Force from 1986-1989. This was followed by work in the State Public Defender's Office, followed by work as a private detective. While living in Madison, she met and married Kevin R. Mengelt in 1992. They then moved to Port Edwards, where she taught Social Studies at Port Edwards High School. Kevin and Maureen moved to Sun Prairie in 1995, to raise their family of three children, Megan, Andrew, and Allyson. Included in her family, she surprisingly came to love her cat, M&M, and her dog, Bella. Maureen delayed her career to focus on raising her family, immersing herself in every one of their activities. She was an active parent in Sun Prairie Soccer, Sun Prairie Music (Band, Orchestra, Jazz, Choir), Sun Prairie Hockey, and the Sound of Sun Prairie (Love that Sound!). During this time, she also worked at the Prairie Athletic Club and was most recently employed at Gallant Knight Limousine as a driver. Her busy lifestyle suited her personality perfectly, earning her the nickname "Bing".
Her involvement did not stop at her children's activities. One of her most recognized passions is running. She was a longtime member of the Madison Hash House Harriers and has participated in hundreds of races, ranging from running 10K's with her children to running marathons in Arizona and Utah. Apart from her running, Maureen always carried a passion for people. Whether it be going for a coffee date in an eclectic coffee shop she found, or going up to a new mother to hold her baby, she maintained her outgoing nature and always put others first. The amount of energy Maureen brought into a room could not be ignored. She didn't command attention, but her vitality and dynamic personality invigorated anyone within hugging, coffee-drinking, laughing, listening and soul-searching distance. You couldn't help but feel better and more motivated after a "session" with Maureen. Her fast-paced lifestyle and bubbly personality attracted countless people. The community will deeply feel her loss.
Maureen is survived by her husband and three children, her mother, Mary Anne (Gross) Curran, ten siblings, Robert Curran and his wife, Peggy, of Phoenix, AZ, Jeff Curran, Nanette Longo and her husband, Joe, Kathleen Gregor, all of Fond du Lac, Tim Curran and his wife, Linda, of Rosendale, Lynn LeFever and her husband, Buddy, of Menasha, Glenn Curran and his wife, Brenda, of Ripon, Edward Curran and his wife, Vonnie, Mary Rechek and her husband, Curt, all of Brandon, and Patrice Walgenbach and her husband, John, of Oakfield. Maureen loved and was loved by countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She cherished her time with family and made it a priority to put family first. Preceding her in death were her brother, Terrance Curran, and her father, Glenn Curran Sr.
She will never be forgotten.
A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2420 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, with Rev. Msgr. Terrance L. Connors officiating. A visitation will also be held at church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Please make a donation in Maureen's name to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) athttp://www.madd.org/local-offices/wi/.
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SUN PRAIRIE (WKOW) -- The family of Maureen Mengelt, killed Sunday in a hit and run accident, has issued a letter of thanks to the community. Mengelt's visitation is set for Friday, her funeral will be on Saturday. The family's statement is below.
"Maureen, my beloved wife and mother of my children passed away much too early Sunday afternoon. Her quick smile and positive attitude lifted everyone she met. Her passions were simple but her reach was wide: Family, friends, running, coffee, attending her kid's music programs and sporting events - if she was doing one of these she was happy. She cared for all of the kid's she came into contact as her own. She would walk children home from the bus stop to make sure they were safe. She loved rocking babies and would offer to help any new mother to give them a break (as well as to get her "baby fix"). Each day has been so, so painful as I think of what's now missing in my life.
The response from our community has been overwhelming yet so much appreciated. The "Red outs" at the schools, meals and snacks from friends, offers from our music programs to play at Maureen's visitation and most of all the amazing number of friends and family who have helped us get through each day has shown me our family is much larger than I have a right to hope for. Thank you Maureen for cultivating this extended family through your actions in life. You've left your family with the support they now need to continue without you.
Maureen (or Bing, Mo, Aunt Reenie, Mom) – your whole family loves you and misses you. Thank you everyone for your support."
----Kevin Mengelt and the Mengelt Family
A memorial fund has been set up in Maureen Mengelt's name at US Bank. Money will be used to support Sun Prairie high school students in athletics and music programs, areas close to Mengelt's heart, according to family.
