Judith A. Finkler

A. Finkler, age 69, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Hospice in Fitchburg . She was born January 30, 1941, in Weyauwega , WI , the daughter of Julius and Florence (Ellestad) Henriott. She  grew up in the Watertown area, worked at the Columbus Hospital to study nursing and went to college in Milwaukee. On May 7, 1966, Judith was united in marriage with Donald Finkler in Watertown. They shared a wonderful marriage together and had the love and compassion for each other that will live forever. They really had that true love. Don will forever miss her.  Prior to her retirement, Judith had been employed by ATT,  and for over 22 years at GTE and Verizon. In her spare time, she loved playing her guitar, singing, and had a great passion for music that will live forever. She was an avid bowler until she had to quit, enjoyed traveling out west where she loved gambling at Deadwood and visiting  her son in Montana. Judi loved to sit down and read a good book. Grandma passed down the love of reading to her grand kids. She really enjoyed spending time at Ralph and Jean Finkler's farm where she loved laughing and singing with good friends and relatives. She was a great mom and grandmother. She was always there for her kids in good & bad times.  She was so caring, compassionate, always worried about others before herself and her laughter lit up a room. She was so involved in her grand kids and they all meant the world to her. Judi was loved by everybody that knew her.  In addition to her husband Don, survivors include her children: James (Pam) Finkler of Montana, David Finkler of Marshall, Robin (Randall) Hamre of DeForest and Todd Finkler of East Bristol; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; many nieces ,nephews, and friends, her  brother, Dick ( Sharon ) Henriott of Watertown and sister, Patricia Houdek of Slinger. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Barb Raduenz. A celebration of Judith's life will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 29 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME where friends may call from 4:00 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers,  memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or HospiceCare, Inc.