Judith Lynne Gauchel

Ettrick, WI (formerly of Racine)- Judith L. (nee: Frederiksen) Gauchel, 73, passed away at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Judy was born in Racine on August 12, 1935 to the late George and Iris (nee: Hubbard) Frederiksen. A 1952 graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to study at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She lived in the Racine / Kenosha area for most of her life. On August 3, 1957 in Holy Name Catholic Church-Racine, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Thomas J. Gauchel, who preceded her in death on November 7, 1995. In recent years, she was a member of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Ettrick. Among her interests, Judy was an extreme Chicago White Sox fan. A tireless and passionate homemaker, Judy loved nothing more than being in the surroundings of her entire family. Surviving are her children, Peter (Brenda) Gauchel of LaCrosse; Timothy (fiancé, Cindy Strowig) Gauchel of Kenosha; Brenda (Daniel) Gauchel-Sill of Ettrick; and Gretchen (Paul) Goss of Gloucester, MA; grandchildren, Lauren, Courtney and Karlee Gauchel; Evan, Jack and Patrick Goss; Meg, Alex and Luke Sill; sister, Deborah (Ray) Houte of Kenosha; brother, John (Janet) Frederiksen of Racine; brother-in-law, John Winter of Racine; George’s second wife, Betty Ren Frederiksen of Racine: and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to her parents and husband, Judy was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Mary Winter and brother/sister-in-law, Vincent and Laverne Gauchel. In accordance with Judy’s wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service celebrating Judy’s life will be in the funeral home on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Private interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be time to visit with her family on Saturday from 12-1 pm.