Judith D. Freis, age 86, of Kiel, died Wednesday evening, February 1, 2017.
She was the former Judy Rosenthal, born August 24, 1930 in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late Arthur & Emma (Schluenes) Rosenthal.
She was a 1948 graduate of Kiel High School.
On December 4, 1948 she married Dalhardt "Dally" Freis at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Dally preceded her in death on June 25, 2002.
Judy owned and operated Judy's Tiny Tot Shop in Kiel for a short period of time. Her greatest achievement and joy was raising her family and being a wonderful, wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, a Girl Scout Leader and was also a member of the Kiel VFW Auxiliary.
Judy enjoyed watching sports, especially the Packers, was an avid bowler, spending time with her family and friends and was affectionately known by some as "Jumpin Judy" for the endless energy and zest for life she enjoyed.
Survivors include two children; Tammy Freis (Marlin Steller), Kiel, Jim (Rhonda) Freis, Kiel, one grandson, Jory Rule, Kenosha, step grandchildren; Jerid (Patty) Winkler, Dan (Katie) Winkler, Katie Vandy Brink and step great grandchildren; Emily, Andrew, Griffin, Hailey and Urban. She is further survived by one brother, Louis Rosenthal, one sister-in-law, Doreen Rosenthal, special family members, Tim & Tara Schaefer, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dally, daughter, Vicky, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services for Judy will be held at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, 727 6th St., Kiel with Pastor Cheryl Lepak officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 3:30 pm until the time of service.
Judy's family would like to extend their thanks to Atrium Post Acute Care, New Holstein and Calumet County Hospice for the wonderful care and concern she received.
A memorial has been established in Judy's name.