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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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Joyce E Wittenwyler

December 06, 1931 - February 07, 2026

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