Judy Ann (Schneider) Auten

Judy Ann (Schneider) Auten

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our cherished sister Judy Ann Auten, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio. Judy passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 following a long illness which she patiently endured with courage and deep faith.

Born on December 10, 1942 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi she later resided at the Midland Texas Army Air Field base with her parents Robert and Myrle Schneider where they were stationed on active Army Air Corps military duty during WWII. The family moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, her father's birthplace, following the war.

An avid reader, game and puzzle player, swimmer, dancer and gardener, she also loved to cook, sharing countless joyful moments baking and serving her family and friends. She was beloved by her parents and was a devoted big sister to her siblings. She enjoyed traveling and residing in different locations to explore the changes in scenery.

Judy was a life long learner gifted with a remarkable mind for math and finance. She was employed in numerous accounting functions with Dane County and a private enterprise in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She remained a dependable employee throughout her long career. She also enjoyed assisting others with completing their annual income tax reporting.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband William Auten and her daughter Heidi Walker as well as her parents. She is survived by her sisters Dottie (Jim) Butkiewicz of Omro, WI; Kathy (Tom) Murphy of Ave Maria, FL and brother David (Laura) Schneider of Antigo, WI. Surviving children include Gretchen (Brian) Turner of Hilliard, OH and Scott (DeAnna) Treptow of Punta Gorda, FL. Surviving grandchildren are: Briana Turner of Chicago, IL; Alexander Turner of Hilliard, OH; Samantha Walker of Neenah, WI; Crystal Treptow of Milwaukee, WI; Jamie Treptow of Milwaukee,WI; Danny Treptow of Lomira, WI; Lindsay Sauer of Bradenton, FL; Lauren Delray of Sheboygan, WI and Jamie Rahe of Sheboygan, WI. Judy is survived by her nine great grandchildren.

A special thank you to her daughter Gretchen for the loving care and support she gave to her mom and our big sister during the last years of her life. Thank you also to Capital City Hospice for the comfort, care and support they provided to Judy and family.

A celebration of Judy's life will be held in the summer of 2026 in Door County, Wisconsin where she and her husband Bill regularly visited and enjoyed during their many years together.