Jean B. Kolodzik, age 71, of Pickett, passed away on June 18, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI, surrounded by the love of family.
Jean was born on March 31, 1938, in the Town of Utica, WI, the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Pugh) Fisher. She graduated from Omro High School and on May 9, 1959, Jean married Clarence Kolodzik at Algoma Methodist Church. Jean worked at Parkview Health Center in Winnebago county from 1956 to 1967, when she began her employment with Winnebago County Employee Credit Union, now Winnebago Community Credit Union. She helped establish the credit union and served in many capacities, from teller to Acting Vice President, until finally retiring in 2004. She attended Countryside Christian Church and loved traveling, gardening, playing cards and being with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Bud Kolodzik; one son, Terry (Kristin) Kolodzik of Westminster, CO; one daughter, Connie (Bill)Johnson of Deforest, WI; five grandchildren, Mitchell and Hanna Johnson, Alex, Noah, and Elaina Kolodzik. Jean had four siblings, Carol (Roger) Bartel, Frank (Rochelle) Fisher, Earl (Beth) Fisher, and Doris (Mark) Collier; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation for Jean Kolodzik will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2009, from 4 8:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home and again on Monday, June 22, 2009, from 9:30 10:30 am at Royal Ridges in Ripon.
Funeral Service for Jean Kolodzik will be held on Monday, June 22, 2009, at 10:30 am at Royal Ridges in Ripon with Reverend Gregory Carson Decker and Pastor David Meyer officiating. Interment will follow at Rushford Cemetery in the Town of Rushford. Memorials can be given to Countryside Christian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 283, Pickett, WI, 54964.
The family wishes to extend a thank you to Dr. Karen Grenminger and Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology Clinic, as well as Heartland Hospice of Fond du Lac for all of their love and care.
Jean was so grateful for the kindness shown by so many during the last few years. Your cards, phone calls, visits, and meals touched us all so deeply. Jean showed us all how to live a life of faith during a time of intense trial. May the faith she placed in her Savior Jesus Christ be her lasting legacy to us all.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, is assisting the family.
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