Judith Helen Neitzel
August 07, 1938 - October 17, 2015
Obituary
MCFARLAND - Judith H. Neitzel, age 77, passed away surrounded by her children, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 7, 1938, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Caswell and Helen (Boeshaar) Garber. She graduated from Pulaski High School. Shortly after high school she met the love of her life, Edwin Neitzel. They were married on August 10, 1957. Judi and Edwin, made McFarland their home and were blessed with three children, Rick, Timothy and Dawn. Judi worked for the Steamfitters Local No. 394 for 28 years before retiring. After retirement, with Edwin by her side, they traveled the United States in their motor home. Judi enjoyed ceramics and owned Judi's Ceramics and Gift Nic. She also enjoyed knitting and playing cards, but her true passion was cooking and baking as she entertained family and friends. Above all, Judi loved her family and was a devoted Catholic. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Edwin, of 58 years; children, Timothy (Mickey Thome-Neitzel) Neitzel and Dawn (Kevin) Dommisse; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Neitzel; grandchildren, Jeannie Town, Nicole (Chris) Wrchota, Ashley and Clayton Neitzel, Brittney and Brandon Thome-Neitzel and Caswell and Libby Dommisse; great-grandchildren, Dayton, Taylor, and Noah Zettelmeier and Amber Wrchota; and aunt, Gladys Krawczyk. She is further survived by many loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Rick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at noon. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established. "Mom, you were an amazing daughter, wife, mom, grandma, niece, cousin and friend to all. We love you and will miss you dearly. Until we see you again...". Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Oct 22, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Oct 22, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Shirley Ewelt
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What a wonderful friend Judi was. Many years of fun at Pride of America campground. Our prayers are with the family. Don and Shirley Ewelt
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Marilyn McWilliams
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Thank you for showing me the way to a wonderful Family you and I both called Steamfitters Local 394.
Your hearty laugh will be missed. See you on the other side Judi.
Your Friend,
Marilyn McWilliams (the other OLD Steamfitter Secretary)
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Gary Hammen
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Thanks to Judi for taking care of our family of Steamfitters at Local 394.
Thanks for the dinners, the parties, the meetings, the conventions, the special events that were not possible without your hard work! Thanks for taking time for helping the members after work hours, at night, on weekends, holidays , and even when you were on vacation. Thanks for being there for our members whenever they needed you most! You will never be forgotten. Friend, Gary Hammen
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Deb Harbort
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Our condolences to all. Such a sweet lady, always a smile. May God's peace be with you. And may the memories you created with Judy bring you peace.
John and Deb Harbort
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Bob Simmons
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From the first time I met her in 1984 never called her anything but Mom.
You will be missed.
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Sharon Johnson
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Judy,
You were more than a neighbor to me - you were a kind and caring friend who I love dearly. The memories we shared will always be kept close in my heart and I will never forget you, my friend. I love you very much.
To Dawn and Tim and the rest of your family, you have my deepest condolences and I pray God holds you close and gives you peace.
Sharon Johnson