April 6, 2026 – Kewaskum, Wi – Judith A. Heinecke of Kewaskum, Wi, died on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 79 years. She was born July 5, 1946 in West Bend to the late Harry and Florence (nee Friedemann) Heinecke.
Judy grew up in the Kewaskum area, attending local schools and graduated from Kewaskum High School. She then went on to become employed at Gehl Company. She worked in the office in various rolls, retiring after many years.
Throughout her life, traveling was one of the many things she enjoyed. Her travels took her to many interesting places in the United States and around the world.
She also enjoyed playing sheepshead and wizard and displaying and sharing many of her creative crafts. Above most everything else, she cherished her dogs. They were her faithful friends and companions over the years.
Survivors include her brother Thomas (Ruth) Heinecke; nephews and niece Andy (Denise), Joe (Laura) and Kate (Brad) Barrett; great-nieces and great-nephews: Sam Heinecke, Evie and Eddie Heinecke and Kayla Barrett; a cousin and dear friend Barb Zelm-Butt; other relatives and friends.
Private family services will be held.
The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. Messages for the family may be left in an online guestbook at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.
