Gisela Kutzbach, wife of former CCR director John Kutzbach, passed away in her home in Evanston, Illinois on March 23rd, 2023

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research regrets to inform of the passing of Gisela Kutzbach on March 23, 2023.  Gisela is preceded in death by her husband, John Kutzbach, former CCR director and AOS professor.  She earned a master’s degree in meteorology and a PhD in the history of science at UW.  Gisela touched the lives of many at UW and will be greatly missed.  Her obituary can be found here:  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wilmette-il/gisela-kutzbach-11218080