ESC President John Mader with his wife, Sandie, at the March for Science
Our deepest condolences go out to John Mader, president of Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) Local 20, IFPTE, who unexpectedly lost his wife Sandie this week.
“John Mader is a close and trusted friend of Local 1245. We have no words to express the sadness which he is feeling. Sandie’s death reminds us what is important – our families, our friends, life and death,” said IBEW 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell. “We grieve for John and remember John Donne’s words – ‘And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.'”
Brother Mader, who works as an Electric Distribution Engineer at PG&E, has asked for privacy for the moment in this extremely difficult time. If you wish to show your support for Brother Mader, a GoFundMe has been set up by the family to assist with funeral expenses. Please contribute what you can and/or leave a message for the family using the link below.
Additionally, employees at PG&E can contribute to Brother Mader via the company’s vacation sale program (You can access the vacation sale in PG&E@WorkForMe through “About Me > My Time > My Vacation Sale.”) The link should be active later today or Monday. Details can be found here.