Winifred J. Plietz

(Nee Idtse) Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 15, 2015, age 87. Beloved wife of Ron Plietz. Dear mother of Pam (Tom) Johnson, Patti (Rob) Roth and Nanci (Dr. Gary) Kamer. Special grandma of Katelynn Johnson, Cassie, Michael and Ali Roth, Kevin, Kimberli, Kyle, Kristina and Keith Kamer. Sister of Betty Reynolds, Peg Garside, Eleanor (Herb) Hawkins and Dr. Fred (Fran) Idtse. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Gathering at FOX POINT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7510 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, WI 53217, Thursday, May 21, 9:00-10:30 AM. Memorial Service 10:30 AM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated.

Winifred was born on October 26, 1927 in Park Rapids, MN. She spent her childhood in Park Rapids, MN and Indianola, IA. Later her family moved to Beloit, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1949 with a degree in Home Economics and Textile Chemistry. She married Ron in 1949 and they lived in Beloit, Madison and Milwaukee.

She was a talented seamstress, quilter, baker, gardener and woodworker, making patio furniture. She and Ron traveled extensively through the United States and Europe, treasuring the trips and reunions with her family.

They were big UW Badger fans and attended many games. She was a long time member of Fox Point Lutheran Church. She will be remembered for her Norwegian Christmas dinners. Winnie had a heart of gold and loved to give rather than receive. Most of all she loved her family and looked forward to every gathering.

"Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. St. Francis de Sales"