Entered eternal life on August 8, 2017 at the age of 81.  Beloved wife of the late Lyle; loving mother of Mark (Mary), Michael (Julie), Paul and Joel (Marilyn); cherished grandmother of Erin, Emily, Ethan, Benjamin, Sarah, Emily, Grace, Claire and Chloe; dear sister of Dick (Janet) Cole and Mary (Wayne) Klimek.

Judy was born to Arthur and Agnes Cole on August 31, 1935 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. After attending school in Rhinelander, she went to the Milwaukee School of Nursing from which she received her degree as an R.N.   Judy loved working as a nurse and did so for over 50 years in every place she lived with her family including Neenah, WI, Viroqua, WI, Warren, MI, and other hospitals throughout the Milwaukee area. She enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a member of Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church, West Allis. She will be remembered for her kindness, caring nature, and weak spot for cute dogs.

Special thanks to the Lutheran Home and the Rent-A-Daughters for their kind and compassionate care, and to Pastors Knickelbein and Wilcox for their spiritual visits.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 13th, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:00 p.m.

Memorials can be given in Judy's name to Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church, West Allis, or the Elmbrook Humane Society, Brookfield, WI.

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