MADISON, WI — In response to the news of the death of Jerry Frautschi on Thursday, Jan. 8, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:
“The Frautschi family were among the region’s first and finest entrepreneurs, with a history dating to the 1860s. Honoring that tradition, Jerry emerged as an indelible business leader and one of the greatest philanthropists Madison has ever known. His fingerprints will forever remain on the city’s cultural cornerstones.
“We mourn Jerry’s passing and celebrate his unmatched commitment to community. He understood the connection between commerce and culture — that both are necessary to make a living and make a life. The example he set for what it means to believe in a place is one we all should strive for.”
