Judith Ann “Judy” Wanserski

December 16, 1942 - November 16, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Wanserski, of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 16, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s, at the age of 80. She was born December 16, 1942, to Melvin and Helen Koeppen in Janesville, Wisconsin and grew up in Walworth, Wisconsin. Judy graduated from Big Foot High School in 1960, and from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in 1964 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation from college, she taught at Edgar High School in Edgar, Wisconsin, where she met her future husband, Joe.

Judy was a devoted wife, dedicating her life to being an exceptional mother. Family came first, and she always provided a warm and loving home. She was kind, compassionate, patient, and selfless with a joyful spirit and love of life. She also had a quick wit and great sense of humor, a necessity in our family! She cared deeply for her family, friends and neighbors, always being a gracious host – from family holiday gatherings to a casual backyard picnic by the pool. Judy was also passionate about baking, gardening, and her beautiful roses. Earlier in life, she loved aerobics, bowling, and her Meadowbrook Ladies club and their wonderful trips and activities. Over the years, Joe and Judy spent many winters in Florida, Arizona, Texas and California, and they treasured all the wonderful time with their grandchildren and children.

Judy’s greatest loves were her husband of 58 years, Joe; her daughters – Jodi (Dan) Young, Cathy (Mark Huang) Wanserski, and Sara (Scott) Nelson; and her beloved grandchildren – Justin (Kelly), Jordyn, and Jaden Young, and Spencer and Sadie Nelson. She was the dearest sister of Steve (Tess) Koeppen and Richard (Becky) Koeppen, and was pre-deceased by her loving sister Linda (James) Wanserski. She is also survived by brothers and sisters in-law – Don (Judy) Wanserski, Henry (Cindy) Wanserski, David (Lorri) Wanserski, Virginia (Paul) Gottschalk, Marie Shilka, Carol (Al) Dreschler, and Ann (Steve) Robison, as well as many nieces, nephews, and treasured relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Helen Koeppen, parents’ in-law, Henry and Pauline Wanserski, sister-in-law Elaine Ashenbrenner and brother-in-law Jim Shilka.

Judy’s passing has left an emptiness that will be hard to fill and she will be greatly missed. We will cherish all the wonderful memories and the legacy she leaves behind.

A visitation will be held for Judy on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 9am until the time of service at 11am at St. Anthony’s on the Lake Catholic Church, W280 N2101 Prospect Avenue, Pewaukee, WI 53072. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help end Parkinson’s disease, https://www.michaeljfox.org.

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