Judith A. “Judy” Dillenburg, 79, of Shawano, passed away early Saturday morning, July 13, 2019, with her loving family at her side, at Bellin Hospital following a brief illness.
Judy was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel (Grosskreutz) Rades. She attended Shawano schools, graduating from SHS in 1958. Following high school, she attended the Humboldt School of Airline Technology. On July 29, 1961, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dillenburg at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The couple lived in Shawano their entire marriage. Besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, Judy was employed at the Shawano County treasurer’s office and worked in retail at various stores in Shawano.
Judy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. She loved trips to the casino and following the Milwaukee Brewers. She enjoyed bird watching and tending to her flowers. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Gerald, of Shawano; two children, Mark (Becky) Dillenburg, of Shawano, and Dawn (Randy) Lorge, of Shawano; three grandchildren, Stacie (Nicholas Moraza) Dillenburg, of Milwaukee, Tyler Dillenburg, of Green Bay, and Brett (Samantha Leiser) Lorge, of Shawano; one brother, Gene (Kim) Rades, of Shawano; four sisters, Mary Baldwin, of Madison, Linda (Aimo) Jarvi, of Appleton, Bonnie (Donnie) Buchert, of Arizona, and Cheryl (Bob) Giese, of Pelican Lake. She is further survived by three brothers-in-law, Al (Jan) Dillenburg and Don (Donnabelle) Dillenburg, both of Shawano, and Ken Dillenburg, of Green Bay; and three sisters-in-law, Carol Stefl, Rita (Art) Lohrengel and Joanie (Jim) Vanlerberghe, all of Green Bay; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her brother, Dick Rades.
A funeral Mass for Judy Dillenburg will be celebrated Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Scott Valentyn will be the celebrant. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at the church at 9 a.m. and continue until the hour of service.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.