Joyce E Wittenwyler

Joyce E Wittenwyler

December 06, 1931 - February 07, 2026

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MOUNT HOREB - Joyce (Behnke) Wittenwyler, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1931, and grew up in Brooklyn, Wis. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and devoted her life to education and family. On December 26, 1953, Joyce married the love of her life, Ken Wittenwyler.


Joyce began her teaching career in Barneveld and went on to serve as an elementary school librarian in Mount Horeb for over 40 years. She touched the lives of countless children through her love of learning and books. Joyce was deeply proud of her work and the students she supported throughout her long career. She also loved to express herself through the art of quilting alongside her quilting group.


She is survived by her children, Scott (Beth) Wittenwyler, Kathy (Lou) Siecinski, Laurie (Tom) Gallmann; John (deceased) (Cathy) Wittenwyler; and her grandchildren, Mat (April) Wittenwyler, Elisa (Shane) Trussoni, Jessica (Mitch) Kroll, Jenny Wittenwyler, Scotty (Danielle) Wittenwyler, Mike (Erin) Gallmann, Tricia (Keegan) Siebel, Amanda (Tyler) Davies, Samantha (Dan) Gesner and Matthew Siecinski; her brother, Wally (Donna) Behnke; her sister-in-law, Mardelle Behnke; and her brother and sister-in-law, Melody and Steve Bakken. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Emily, Joey, Carson, Kylie, Addy, Tyson, Tanner, Mason, Maci, Jordy, Jett, Auria, Haydon, Emersen, Arya, Parker, Barrett, Chase, Zoey, Andrew, Gavin and many family and friends.


Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Wittenwyler; her son, John Wittenwyler; her parents, Burgess and Lucille Behnke; in-laws, Walter and Edith Wittenwyler; her brother, Richard Behnke; her sister, Joanne (Larry) Day; and her brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Pauline Wittenwyler.


A funeral service will be held at MOUNT HOREB UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 9542 County Highway S, Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. A luncheon will follow the service. Joyce will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Brooklyn, Wis.


The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at BeeHive Homes and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family and will be donated to Joyce’s favorite quilting group, Hands All Around. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Visitation
Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church • 9542 Co. Hwy. S., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Funeral Service
Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church • 9542 Co. Hwy. S., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Luncheon After Burial
Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church • 9542 Co. Hwy. S., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Graveside Service
Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Mt. Hope Cemetery • 204 Church St., Brooklyn, WI null
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Marny Skindrud
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I always loved library with Mrs. Wittenwyler in elementary school - so much so that as a middle schooler, I walked down during study halls to help her as a student assistant. I have these great bookmarks that we made with her in elementary school, as well as several letters she wrote to me later in life when I was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She remained supportive in my life well past the walls of the school so many years ago! She was truly an amazing person and her departure leaves me sad, but the memories are deeply cherished. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
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Vicky Rosenbaum
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To the family of Joyce. I had fully intended to come to the visitation/funeral this morning, but I have come down with a cold and it's probably best if I stay away. Joyce was a wonderful librarian and was in that position for many of my teaching years in Mt. Horeb. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
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sheila
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I remember when you lived on one side of the church in Brooklyn and we lived on the other side. John three or four, he would come over and ring the doorbell cause he was bisiting, not visiting, bisiting mom would ask him if his mom knew where he was he always said, sure her do, so they would have a bisit sitting on the back porch. He always had a story to tell about old dumb Bruce. The bisit was over when Joyce came over to see if we had seen him.
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Chris Keller
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I have Ms. Wittenwyler to thank for my love of books and reading. I can still remember how she'd explain the differences between the Caldecott Medal & the Newbery Medal and how if books had that seal on them, you knew they were good, but don't ignore the other books. Please accept my condolences and know that she made such an impact in the lives of so many people.

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