29 July 2024

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Dennis “Denny” Kleinke

Dennis “Denny” Kleinke


   In the morning hours of Sunday, July 28, 2024, Dennis “Denny” Kleinke of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded in the love and comfort of his family.   Born 78 years ago on August 18, 1945, Denny was one of four sons of the late Fredrick “Fritz” and LaVerne (nee Harter) Kleinke.   Denny was united in loving matrimony to Susan Bannenberg on October 5, 1968. They would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year, a tribute to many wonderful years of exemplary true love.   A proud Vietnam Veteran, Denny served his country well in the Army, where he traveled to Laos from 1966 until 1968. He was always good with his hands and mechanically inclined, so it was fitting for him to have had the MOS of Helicopter Repair Specialist. Denny was honorably discharged in 1971, after five heroic years of dedication to his country. On Wednesday afternoons you could find Denny at the American Legion Pavilion at Washington County Fair Park flipping burgers and serving fries. He then had a successful career spanning 44 years at Tecumseh Products in Grafton.   Denny was a bona fide music lover with a collection of literally hundreds of records; but his most prized piece was his 1964 Wurlitzer Jukebox. Needless to say, he could most oftentimes be found just sitting back and enjoying some good tunes. He also had an extensive coin collection and enjoyed researching the history and having the knowledge of each one.   Another favorite pastime of Denny’s was taking in some thrilling television, his favorites being ‘The Young and the Restless’, ‘The Price is Right’, and WWE Wrestling ‘Monday Night Raw’ and ‘Friday Night Smackdown’. With his family owning the Amerahn in Kewaskum (now Foundry 45), it was his favorite place to watch Starr, Favre, and Rodgers fire ‘Hail Marys’ down the Lambeau turf; or Fingers, Yount, and Braun hit dingers out of Miller Park.   Denny had a competitive side as well. He played on the Amerahn softball league, sent strikes down the alleys at Weilands, threw for the Pilgrim Lutheran Church dartball team, added up to 31 in cribbage, led the sheepshead tournaments at Germanfest, and enjoyed playing spades.   Above all these things, Denny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to anyone who had the fortune to have met or known him. His passing will leave a Denny-size hole in our hearts, and though he will be missed forever, our memories of him will be cherished forever.   He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Susan; his three doting children, Michelle “Shelly” (Jeff) Roell, Rhonda (Jon) Oyler, and Darryl Kleinke; his eight grandchildren, Abby (Josiaha) Hess, Cassie Kaehne (Tyler Rosche), Travis Wondra, Zachary (JoAnn) Wondra, Preslie Wondra, Sydney (Brayden Kolstad) Roell, Tyler Roell, Cayden Kleinke, will never forget the lessons from their dear grandpa. He also had seven darling great-grandchildren, Greyson Roell, Dexter Wondra, Rodney Wondra, Sage Rosche, Elijah Rosche, Elara Hess, and Anaya Kleinke; his brothers and sisters-in-law will miss their dear sibling, including Russell (Lynn) Kleinke, Fred (Lynn) Kleinke, Sharon Kleinke, and Dorothy Kleinke.   Meeting Denny in Heaven are his parents, and his brother, Ival Kleinke.   VISITATION: Denny’s family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service – 1315 W Washington St. – West Bend, WI 53095.   SERVICE: A Funeral Service in remembrance of Denny will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Private family graveside service and burial will be at Washington County Memorial Park on Friday, Aug. 2.    The family would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Horizon Hospice and to Denny’s caregivers, Jennifer, Julia, and Brittany for their care and compassion.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Denny’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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Ronald Lee Schroeder

Ronald Lee Schroeder


   Ronald Lee Schroeder, 88 of North Fond du Lac, formerly of Kekoskee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.   Ron was born on August 4, 1935, to Fred A. and Leona (Mueller) Schroeder in Kekoskee.   He graduated from Mayville High School in 1954.   Ron was united in marriage to Holly B. Bartel on March 4, 1953, in Carma, IL.   He was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.   Ron retired from Metalcraft in 2000. Ron also was a second-generation owner of Schroeder Floral and Landscaping. He also owned an ambulance and hearse service, and a snowmobile business that sold Sno-Prince snowmobiles. He was a welder, brake press operator, and maintenance man. Ron built their first two houses in Kekoskee by himself. He played hockey, loved being outside tending to his flowers, feeding wildlife, and traveling with his wife Holly. They enjoyed playing horseshoes, sheepshead, dancing to polka, and going on Harley rides. Most of all, he was a proud family man. He jumped at every opportunity to watch his grandkids and great-grandkids at their events/activities.    Ron is survived by his son, Scott Schroeder; his special friend, Mary Havey; grandchildren, Jason (Melissa) Schroeder, Jesse (Sara) Schroeder, Josey (Sarah) Schroeder, Megan (Mark) Meneau, Michelle (James) Harper, Avery Schroeder, Derek (fiancée Tara Haack) Schroeder, Eli Buchta, Miranda (Aaron) Zuege; 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Jody (special friend Terry Wolter) Schroeder; son-in-law, Mark Belise; and beloved dog companion, Teddy. Ron is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.   Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Holly; his four sons, Randy, Ricky, Jeff, and Tim; and daughter, Cheryl.   A memorial service for Ronald will take place on Wednesday, August 7, at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with Rev. Dr. Mark G. Cutler officiating. A visitation for Ron will be at church on Wednesday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Inurnment will follow the service at St. John’s Cemetery in Mayville.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

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Gwen S. Mellenthien

Gwen S. Mellenthien


   Gwen S. Mellenthien, 85, of Horicon, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Christian Home in Waupun.    Gwen was born the daughter of William J. and Stephany A. (Partynski) Butterfield on October 28, 1938, in Chicago.   She graduated high school from Madonna High in Chicago, IL, in 1956.   She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Viterbo University in 1962 and went on to teach English and Theater at the Horicon High School.   Gwen was united in marriage to Roy F. Mellenthien on January 16, 1965, at St. Malachy’s in Horicon.   She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon and was active in the Christian Mother’s/Womens’ group. She also was a youth minister, confirmation instructor, and aided with adult ministry. Gwen was a member of the Horicon Board of Education.   In her spare time, she enjoyed music, movies, reading, shopping and casino trips. She loved the time spent with her ‘birthday group’. Family was also important to Gwen, and she cherished the time spent with them, as well as many trips and camping together.    Gwen is survived by her husband, Roy of Waupun; her children, Colleen (Don) McCallum of Horicon, Brad (Lynn) Mellenthien of Richfield and Claire (Rick) Holz of Watertown; her grandchildren, Abigail, Anna and Cassidy McCallum, Rebecca Pieper, Ashley and Megan (fiance’ Matthew Marchus) Mellenthien, and Emily Haslow; her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Herd of St. Ann, MO; her special family friend, Gloria Krueger of Stoughton; her canine buddy, Moose; further survived by other relatives and friends.     She was preceded in death by her parents.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon with the Rev. Fr. Michael Petrie presiding. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will take place at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon.    Memorials and mass intentions in memory of Gwen can be directed to Sacred Heart Parish. Special thanks to the Christian Home in Waupun and SSM Hospice at home for the care and support shown to Gwen and her family.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. www. KoepsellFH.com

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David L. Knueppel

David L. Knueppel


   David L. Knueppel, 64, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the SSM Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.   David was born the son of Elmer and Genevieve (Enfelt) Knueppel on August 4, 1959, in Waupun.   He had worked for Knowles Produce and AlliedBarton Security for Michels Corporation.   In his spare time, David enjoyed the outdoors, especially while hunting and fishing. He also liked to put together models and have cookouts on his grill.   David was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville.   David is survived by his sisters, Donna Harlan of Brownsville, Laura (Roger) Burmeister of Seymour, and Jean Werner of Rhinelander; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.    He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pat Bouzek; and brothers-in-law, Bob Harlan, George Bouzek, and Art Reinhart.    A funeral service for David will take place on Thursday, August 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville with the Rev. William Carter officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at the St. John’s Cemetery in Brownsville.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

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Craig William Narges

Craig William Narges


   Craig William Narges, 73, of the Town of Eden went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St., Francis Home with his family gathered with him.   He was born in Fond du Lac on March 10, 1951, the son of Harold and Jeanette (nee Bremser) Narges.   Craig was a graduate of St. Lawrence Seminary and University of Wisconsin–Madison.   He farmed on the family farm with his brother, Joel. Craig was a dedicated and responsible farmer, always there when needed.   He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church. Craig had a very strong Catholic faith wearing out many rosaries. He loved watching all sports and was a true Bucky Badger, following and watching the Badgers in all sports. Craig also enjoyed watching golf, both on television and attending various golf tournaments.   Those left behind to cherish Craig’s memory include his siblings, Mary (Jim) McCready, Sue (Tom) Peters, and Joel (Nancy) Narges, the family matriarch his aunt, Phyllis Narges. He is further survived by his beloved nieces and nephews, Melissa (Paul) Cochran, Michael (Melissa) McCready, Heather (Sam) Peters-Scola, Nicole (Chad) Beisbier, Jill (Jordan) Ehlen, Amy (Alec) Kumrow, and Brian (special friend Christine Evans) Narges; many great-nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.   Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Jeanette; his nephew, Seamus McCready; and niece, Bridget McCready.   Visitation was held Tuesday, July 30, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at Shepherd of the Hills Church, W1562 County Road B, Eden.   A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial followed on the 30th at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Church with Rev. Mark Jones officiating. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Eden.   The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of St. Francis Home and SSM Health at Home Hospice.   Memorials may be directed to St. Lawrence Seminary, Shepherd of the Hills Church, or the charity of your choice.   Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfuneral.
23 July 2024

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Duane Ketter

Duane Ketter


   Duane Ket­ter, 81, of Kekos­kee passed away sud­denly at home on July 21, 2024.   Duane was born on June 23, 1943, in Camp­bell­sport to Henry and Elsie Ket­ter. He at­tended Camp­bell­sport High School and grad­u­ated in 1961. Duane en­listed in the United States Army on July 4, 1964, and served until June 21, 1966, and he was sta­tioned in Fulda, Ger­many. Duane was a mem­ber of the Kekos­kee Fire De­part­ment for many years.   Duane worked for the De­part­ment of Nat­ural Re­sources as a Wildlife Tech­ni­cian from 1964 and re­tired at 60 years old in 2003. Duane met Mar­garet “Peggy” Weasler at a wed­ding and the cou­ple was mar­ried on Jan­u­ary 25, 1969, in Camp­bell­sport. Duane and Peggy were blessed with two sons, Rob and Mark.   Duane con­tin­ued his love of na­ture and con­tin­ued to work with the Fed­eral Wildlife Refuge in Hori­con from 2004 to 2021. The past few years, you could find Duane in the gar­den, in his work­shop mak­ing “any­thing” you wanted, or watch­ing a Cubs game and hav­ing a beer in the shop. He was a cross­word puz­zle lover, and went on walks with Peggy at the marsh. Duane was an avid hunter, and loved his dogs. In the early years, he pheas­ant hunted with his dogs and sons. Duane en­joyed turkey hunt­ing, and ap­pre­ci­ated the hunt more than the turkey.   Duane al­ways found time to at­tend his grand­sons sport­ing events and ac­tiv­i­ties. He was very proud of their ac­com­plish­ments. Duane was known to talk his grand­sons and other fam­ily into card and dice games when they would visit.   Those Duane leaves be­hind to cher­ish his mem­ory in­clude his wife of 55 years, Peggy; two sons, Robert (An­gela) Ket­ter and their sons, Jake and Kyle and bonus grand­daugh­ter, Mara, all of Oshkosh; Mark (Can­dice) Ket­ter and their sons, Blake and Bran­don (fiancée Olivia) all of Juneau; and spe­cial fam­ily friend, Emily Schae­fer. He is fur­ther sur­vived by sis­ters-in-law, Rose Ket­ter and Alice Ket­ter, both of Camp­bell­sport, Dar­lene Otte of Fond du Lac, Vir­ginia Kum­row of Adell, Bar­bara Eich­steadt of Bruce; and brother-in-law, Oran Weasler of North Fond du Lac; as well as nu­mer­ous nieces, nephews, other rel­a­tives and many friends.   In ad­di­tion to his par­ents, Duane was pre­ceded in death by his six broth­ers, Irwin, Elton, Elwyn, Henry, Loren, and Wal­ter; and sis­ter, Joan.   VIS­I­TA­TION: Duane’s fam­ily will greet rel­a­tives and friends on Sat­ur­day, Au­gust 3, from Noon until 2:30 p.m. at Myrhum-Pat­ten Fu­neral & Cre­ma­tion Ser­vice – 15 S Wal­nut St. – Mayville, WI 53050. (Ca­sual dress is pre­ferred.)   A con­tin­ued cel­e­bra­tion of Duane’s life for fam­ily and close friends will be on Sat­ur­day, Au­gust 3, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kekos­kee Vil­lage Hall (W3275 County Rd TW, Mayville, WI 53050).        Myrhum-Pat­ten Fu­neral & Cre­ma­tion Ser­vice has been en­trusted with Duane’s arrange­ments. For ad­di­tional in­for­ma­tion or to leave an on­line con­do­lence on the trib­ute wall, please visit www.​myrhum-​patten.​com.

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Christina Jean Weddig

Christina Jean Weddig


   Christina Jean Wed­dig passed away on July 16, 2024, after the sud­den es­ca­la­tion of a long ill­ness.   She was born on De­cem­ber 17, 1971, to Carol (nee Minz) and Ken­neth Wed­dig of Ke­waskum.    Tina was a lov­ing daugh­ter, sis­ter and aunt. Her time work­ing at the Boys & Girls Club in­spired her to be­come a ded­i­cated and tire­less ed­u­ca­tor, teach­ing at South Doyle Mid­dle School, as well as Green Mag­net and Beau­mont Mag­net Acad­e­mies in Knoxville, TN.    Tina was de­voted to her pets, Cop­per and Smokey. She took plea­sure in spoil­ing her nieces and nephews Is­rael, Se­bas­t­ian, Ruby and Eleanor. Tina was a care­giver at heart, al­ways a com­mit­ted voice of rea­son for her fam­ily and friends. A life­long Green Bay Packer fan, Tina spent her free time ad­ven­tur­ing and tak­ing beau­ti­ful pho­tographs, most often in the Smoky Moun­tains. She sought out wa­ter­falls, black bears, birds, but­ter­flies and wild­flow­ers.   Tina is sur­vived in death by her par­ents, Ken­neth and Carol Wed­dig; sib­lings, Greg (Nicole) and Christo­pher (Melissa) and Gretchen; nephew, Is­rael (Michael), and nieces, Ruby and Eleanor.   “Only worry about the things you can do some­thing about.”   A Cel­e­bra­tion of Tina’s Life will be planned for both Ten­nessee and Wis­con­sin at a fu­ture date to be an­nounced on Face­book. Memo­ri­als may be made in Tina’s mem­ory to Friends of The Smok­ies, P. O. Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764.   Arrange­ments by Cre­ma­tion Op­tions, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.​cre​mati​onop​tion​sinc.​com.

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Robert “Bob” Edwin Sette

Robert “Bob” Edwin Sette


 Robert “Bob” Edwin Sette, 75, of Juneau, passed away on July 19, 2024 after a coura­geous 2-year bat­tle with can­cer.    He was born on Oc­to­ber 24, 1948, in Hus­tis­ford, to Edwin and Lil­lian (Pautz) Sette. Robert grad­u­ated from Juneau High School in 1966 and re­ceived his bach­e­lor’s de­gree from UW-Madi­son in 1970, where he was a mem­ber of the Alpha Gamma Rho fra­ter­nity.    In his youth, Robert was an ac­tive mem­ber of FFA and ded­i­cated his ca­reer to the agri­cul­ture in­dus­try. He took over man­age­ment of the fam­ily dairy farm, then worked at the Ree­seville Agri-Cen­ter, and re­tired from Knowles Pro­duce and Trad­ing Com­pany.   Robert was a life­long mem­ber of St. John’s Evan­gel­i­cal Lutheran Church in Juneau, ded­i­cat­ing his time to as­sist with ush­er­ing, audio/vi­sual, and trea­sury ser­vices. Robert en­joyed going to an­tique trac­tor shows, play­ing crib­bage, lis­ten­ing to 50s/60s music and watch­ing TV shows, such as NCIS and Blue Bloods. He found great joy in his grand­kids, es­pe­cially help­ing with their an­i­mals and 4-H pro­jects. As a true Wis­con­si­nite, he would cheer on the Green Bay Pack­ers and Bad­ger foot­ball teams.   Robert is sur­vived by his daugh­ters, Melissa Lake, Amy (Ryan) Baumeis­ter, and Gina (Ryan) Wit­tnebel; grand­chil­dren, Rose, Cas­sidy, Car­men, Adam, Olivia, Mason and Carly; sib­lings, Rus­sell (Pa­tri­cia) Sette, Linda (Glen) Pret­zer, and Bar­bara (Ron) Smits. He is fur­ther sur­vived by step-grand­chil­dren, step­great-grand­chil­dren, an uncle, nieces, nephews, other rel­a­tives and friends.    He was pre­ceded in death by his par­ents; son-in-law, Joseph Lake; and for­mer wife, Rose­mary Schulz.   Vis­i­ta­tion is Sun­day, July 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Juneau and Mon­day, July 29, from 10 to 11am. Fu­neral ser­vice will fol­low at 11 a.m. at church. In­ter­ment will be in Juneau City Ceme­tery.   The fam­ily would like to thank UW-Health, Wa­ter­town Re­gional Med­ical Cen­ter, Hill­side Hos­pice, and Epic Care So­lu­tions staff for the care they pro­vided Robert.   The Berndt-Ledesma Fu­neral Home-Juneau is serv­ing the fam­ily.

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Geri T. Feucht

Geri T. Feucht


   Geri T. Feucht, 69, of Mayville, passed away on July 16, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Cancer did not win the battle, but it did kill her.   Geri was born on November 11, 1954, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Alex and Vernie (nee Pionkowski) Feucht. She was raised in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School in 1973. She eventually earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and finally a master’s degree in library and information science at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.    She married Tim Bachhuber in 2004 and considered herself an amazingly lucky woman.   Geri worked in several libraries over the years and her favorite job was at Horicon Public Library in Horicon. Her favorite volunteer opportunities were with the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (transporting corneas), the Friends of Mayville Public Library and the Marais Players of Mayville.   Geri believed passionately in the importance of reading and the value of public libraries in the quality of people’s lives. She believed that strongly funded, well-managed libraries are essential to a true democracy, and that you can judge a community by the quality of its libraries. Geri helped create the Friends of the Library organization for the Mayville library in 2014. She served on the Mayville Public Library board of directors for the past seven years.    Geri will be remembered for her sharp wit, brilliant mind, and her incredible memory for details. She had a love of antiques, good movies, theater, the symphony, musicals, and music in general. Geri and Tim met and acted in the Marias Players for years. Early in their married years, Tim and Geri would often fly to New York for a Broadway play weekend. She had a sense of adventure and love of travel. Their most memorable trips were to Italy, Egypt, France and Germany, and western national parks. Geri was an ardent democrat.   Geri is survived by her husband, Tim; siblings, Alex (Kuan) Feucht and Jean Schwarze; nieces and nephews, Benjamin (Avi) Schwarze, Christopher (Jen) Feucht, Kelly (Tom) Oechsner, Tom (Amber) Schwarze, Laura (Brian Apodaca) Feucht, Eric (Tahra) Feucht, Carol (Craig Weidert) Feucht, and Paul Schwarze; surviving in-laws, Christine Feucht, Pat Barone, Stephen (Irene) Bachhuber, Elizabeth Bachhuber (special friend Christoph), Todd Maitland, Mary (Bill) Watts, and Tom (special friend Eileen Riordan) Bachhuber. Geri is further survived by many cousins, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.    Geri was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, David and Bill, all of whom she missed daily. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Arthur Schwarze, Stan Barone and Dan Bachhuber.   A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Geri will be held on August 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville, with Rev. Fr. Edwin Kornath officiating. A visitation will be held at church on August 3, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mayville.   Special thanks to Dr. Eastman and the rest of the staff at Johnson Creek Cancer Center, and everyone at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.   Memorials may be directed to the Friends of the Library- Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library.Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www. Koepsellfh.com

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Regina “Joyce” Koffman

Regina “Joyce” Koffman


   Regina “Joyce” Koff­man, lov­ing wife, mother, and grand­mother, passed away peace­fully on July 14, 2024, at the Chris­t­ian Home in Waupun.   Joyce was born in Lovilia, IA, on March 30, 1934, to Wal­ter and Mary (nee Hackathorn) Beary. On March 30, 2024, she cel­e­brated her 90th birth­day sur­rounded by her chil­dren, grand­chil­dren, and great-grand­chil­dren, who were her pride and joy.      Joyce grad­u­ated as vale­dic­to­rian from Lovilia High School in 1952.   She mar­ried the love of her life, Alex Koff­man on Sep­tem­ber 11, 1954. After mar­ry­ing Alex, the cou­ple moved to Ames, IA, where Joyce worked as a dress model in a dress shop while Alex at­tended and grad­u­ated from col­lege. Through a col­lege friend, the cou­ple learned of some farms avail­able in the Eden area; they pur­chased their dairy farm in 1961, mov­ing to Wis­con­sin with their four chil­dren. They con­tin­ued ex­pand­ing their fam­ily for a total of eight chil­dren.   Joyce loved spend­ing time with her fam­ily. Known as the “Blue Zephyr” within the fam­ily for her strong work ethic; she milked cows, tended a large gar­den, sewed cloth­ing, and kept her eight chil­dren healthy and safe.  Joyce loved being “Mut­tie” and raised her fam­ily with God as her guide and joy in her heart. She was a great sound­ing board and was al­ways avail­able for one-on-one con­ver­sa­tions, shar­ing her years of wis­dom and humor. She al­ways said to come down in the morn­ing with a smile, even send­ing kids back up­stairs in the morn­ing and telling them to come down when they could get a smile on their face in­stead of a frown.      While farm­ing, Joyce was an ac­tive mem­ber of the Na­tional Farm­ers Or­ga­ni­za­tion, the Rosary Club at St. Mary’s – Eden, and a 4-H Leader in sewing and foods. For many years, Joyce made both beau­ti­ful wire and string rosaries that she do­nated, in­clud­ing to ac­tive mil­i­tary per­son­nel.      After rais­ing her chil­dren, Joyce went to Moraine Park Tech­ni­cal Col­lege and grad­u­ated on May 27, 1988, with a tech­ni­cal diploma as a Nurs­ing As­sis­tant. She worked at Rolling Mead­ows Nurs­ing Home until the mid-1990s.     Life­long learner, Joyce took classes in cake dec­o­rat­ing, hair cut­ting, ce­ram­ics, jew­elry mak­ing, and com­put­ers.  She al­ways made a point of mak­ing a spe­cial birth­day cake for each of her chil­dren and many of her grand­chil­dren. Joyce made wed­ding cakes for sev­eral area wed­dings and for many of her chil­dren. On Sat­ur­days, Joyce would make pan­cakes for the kids and often make cin­na­mon rolls for Sun­day morn­ings. Great aro­mas al­ways came from her kitchen, such as home­made bread, cook­ies, pies, and tortes. She would al­ways have spe­cial treats for the grand­kids when they came to visit.     After re­tir­ing, Joyce and Alex trav­eled, fly­ing to Ire­land, Rome, Hong Kong, and Puerto Rico. For many years, the cou­ple spent win­ters in Florida and the warmer months in Wis­con­sin.     Joyce leaves be­hind her chil­dren, Michael Koff­man, James (Cyn­thia) Koff­man, William (Barb) Koff­man, Sh­eryl (Michael) Dreikosen, Ed­ward (Jan­ice) Koff­man, Regina (Kathy Smith) Koff­man, Mary Koff­man, and Larry (Heather) Koff­man; her grand­chil­dren, Mi­randa Treiber, An­drew (Katie) Koff­man, An­thony (Jes­sica) Koff­man, Joseph (Lind­sey) Koff­man, Cather­ine (An­drew) Ehlers, Tonya (Bubba) Charne­ski, Lana (Dave) Van Ess, Paul Dreikosen, Alex (Megan) Dreikosen, Erin (Michael) Burke, Luke (Caitlin) Koff­man, Samuel Koff­man, Jacob Koff­man, and Thomas Koff­man; her great-grand­chil­dren, Han­nah, Peter, and Grace Koff­man; Patrick, David, and Ste­fanie Koff­man; Jana, Lena, and Nora Koff­man; Eliz­a­beth and Car­o­line Ehlers; Tyler and Trevor Charne­ski; Oliver and Henry Dreikosen; Alexa Burke; Kar­leia Koff­man; her sis­ter, Helen Williams; and sis­ters-in-law, Mar­i­lyn Koff­man, Georgina Beary, and Betty Beary.     Joyce was pre­ceded in death by her lov­ing hus­band of 65 years, Alex Koff­man and her grand­son, Daniel Treiber. She was also pre­ceded by her broth­ers, Larry (Joan), Wal­ter, and Jerome Beary; sis­ters, Lor­retta (Ernie) Corso and Pauline (Robert) Cla­man; and broth­ers-in-law, Pete Williams, Michael Koff­man, John (Dorothy) Koff­man, Kay (Bill) Myers, Thomas Koff­man, and Paul (Jane) Koff­man.      Spe­cial thanks to Flora and the staff at the Waupun Chris­t­ian Home for their lov­ing care of Joyce and their sup­port to the fam­ily over the last four years.     Vis­i­ta­tion was held Sun­day, July 28, at Twohig Fu­neral Home in Camp­bell­sport from 3 to 6 p.m. with a fam­ily rosary at 5:30 p.m. at the fu­neral home, and on the day of the fu­neral from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. A Mass of Chris­t­ian Bur­ial was held on July 29, at Shep­herd of the Hills Catholic Church at 11 a.m., with in­ter­ment af­ter­wards at St. Mary’s Ceme­tery in Eden.   Memo­r­ial gifts can be di­rected to the Shep­herd of the Hills choir fund, W1562 County Road B, Eden, WI 53019 (make checks out to “Shep­herd of the Hills” and de­note ‘Choir Fund’ in the memo line).     Twohig Fu­neral Home is serv­ing the fam­ily with on­line guest­book and con­do­lences at www.​two​higf​uner​als.​com.