Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the age of 50. Beloved wife of David. Loving daughter of John and the late Judy Allen. Dear sister of Julie Allen. Aunt of Timothy and Matthew Peplinski. Dear niece of Chris (Mike) Trollinger. Daughter-in-law of Regis and Estelle Gentz and sister-in-law to Randy (Nancy) Gentz. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
Jodie was a West Allis Central High School class of 1985 graduate. Following high school she attended UW-Whitewater and earned a BBA in Management of Computer Systems. After that, she went to UW-Milwuakee where she earned her Master’s Degree in Organizational Systems.
Jodie made many wonderful friends in her many pursuits, from working at FirstStar, Rockwell Automation, and Harley Davidson. In her spare time she loved golfing and promoting the EWGA, community service by volunteering to mentor at Goodwill Industries, American Lung Association Stair Climb for Air, and many others.
Finally, Jodie and Dave loved to travel. They had many wonderful adventures with family, friends and those they met along the way.
Favorite golf or Harley shirts are appropriate attire for visitation and service.”
Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM. Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Jodie’s memory appreciated to the American Lung Association.