Racine – Brenda J. Szlagowski, age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 17, 2023.

Brenda was born in Milwaukee on August 31, 1961 to the late Leo and Dorothy (nee: Jacobsen) Schuetta. Upon graduation from Washington Park High School in 1979, she went on to earn her degree from Gateway Technical College. Shortly after, Brenda began working at Benjamin Air Rifle. Through her career, she has worked at AIPC, CSM and was currently with Butter Buds for the past 13 years.

On May 16, 1981, Brenda was united in marriage with Ray Szlagowski. Brenda was a member of the Racine Elk's Band and she marched with the 76 Drum & Bugle Corps were she met a lot of lifelong friends. The most important part of Brenda's life was her family, especially her grandchildren, and her Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 42 years, Ray; her daughter & best-friend, Jennifer (Matt) Longhurst of Cudahy; her grandchildren, who Brenda loved so very much, Evan and Meaghanne; and brother, Brian Schuetta; many other relatives including nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and very close friends. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Leo & Dorothy, and by many other relatives and friends.

Services celebrating Brenda's life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, November 4 ^th , from 9:30 – 11:00 am.