Joan Wachtl

(Nee Vetter) Of Wauwatosa. Entered Heaven on Friday, June 16, 2017, surrounded by her family at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee, WI, at the age of 85. She was born October 29, 1931 to the late Hugo and Helen Vetter. She was the wife of 45 years of the late Roger F. Wachtl. Dear mother of Roger F. (Lisa) Wachtl Jr., Ann (Mike) Kendall, Nancy (Barry) Witterholt, and James (Marla) Wachtl. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Madeline Trantow, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy (John) Brezinski, Erna (Bill) Rader; brothers, George (Ann) Vetter, Fred (Norma) Vetter, and great granddaughter Fiona LaRusso.

Retiring from J.C. Penney after more than 30 years, she devoted herself to her family. We all know Mom loved us by how she cared for each one of us. She greatly enjoyed baking, cooking, her crafts, and especially her trips to the family cottage in northern Wisconsin.

The Funeral Service will be on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 10:30 am with Visitation at 9:30 am at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus, 3800 North 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222. A luncheon will be held at St Anne’s after the service.

We are very grateful to the staff of St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus for the love and care they provided for our mom.

In lieu of flowers donations to Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee or a charity of your choice appreciated.