Juanita Marie Engelberger

Juanita Marie Engelberger

August 17, 1940 - August 27, 2021

Obituary

Juanita's Livestream Service will begin at 1:30 p.m. central time on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. There are two ways to join the Live Webcast: 1. Scroll down to the Events, under the Livestream Service click on "Watch Event" 2. Click on tribute wall (above) and click on "Live Webcast" MARSHALL/WEBSTER, Fla.- Juanita Marie Engelberger, age 81, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living. She was born on Aug. 17, 1940, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Gertrude (Meier) Heiniger. Juanita graduated from Madison East High School in 1958, and married Robert Engelberger Nov. 1, 1958. Being a homemaker was Juanita’s most treasured job. She was also a teacher’s aide at Maywood school, and a secretary for Heller’s Carbonic, retiring in 1988. Juanita and Bob raised their family in Monona. Upon retirement they moved to Dodgeville, and then Marshall. They were snowbirds in Webster, Fla. Juanita spent hours volunteering at her churches and at the Country Music Jams in Florida. She was an avid gardener and picked thousands of raspberries. She loved reading, scrapbooking, stitchery, and puzzles. Juanita was an exceptional baker and often shared her coffee cakes and cookies. She enjoyed music, traveling and antiquing. Juanita was a collector of pretty dishes, recipes, shells, and pink flamingos. She had a strong faith. Juanita loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Brett. Juanita is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Michael (Kathy) Engelberger; daughter, Jayne (John) Risberg; grandson, Brett Risberg; sister, Betty (James) Casey and several nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Juanita’s family would like to thank Agrace Hospice and Sienna Crest for their loving care. A visitation will be held at MARSHALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 318 William St., Marshall, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the church, however, due to covid restrictions the number of attendees is limited. Those who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Juanita’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Burial will be held at a later date. For guest safety, social distancing and face masks are required. Memorials may be made online or by check to Agrace Foundation, 5395 E Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Fri Sep 3, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Marshall United Methodist Church • 318 William St., Marshall, WI 53559
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Livestream
Fri Sep 3, 2021 @ 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Lake Accotink Park • 5660 Hemming Ave, Springfield, VA 22151
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Blake, LeAnn,Keith, Tim and Michelle
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tribute Store
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you Bama. Love Lisa and Mike Reimer

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