Betty L. Plank

Betty L. Plank obituary, Brookfield, WI

Betty L. Plank

Betty Plank Obituary

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Betty L Plank (nee Boesch) 94, of Menomonee Falls, passed on to eternal glory on January 20, 2026 at the Lawlis Family Hospice Facility in Mequon. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl H Plank. She was born September 13, 1931 to Nathalka (Hoffman) and Harry Boesch in Mequon. She married Earl H Plank on September 16, 1950.

Survivors include daughters Jody (Michael) Hinz and Jill (Rick) Templin and sons Jeffery Plank and John (Julie) Plank. She is also survived by grandchildren Nicholas (Marcy) Hinz, Lucas (Katy) Hinz, Lindsay (Kurt) Thompson, Molly Templin, Nicolas Templin, Allex Plank, Evvan (Shawna) Plank, and Olliver Plank. Great grandchildren Jacob Hinz, Callie Hinz, Ryan Hinz, Nora Hinz, Reid Hinz, Evelyn Thompson, Sadie Thompson, and Payton Plank. Other survivors include a sister Janet Wendtland, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Zunker.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026 at the Schramka Funeral Home in Thiensville. Visitation will be held at 11AM followed by a Memorial Service at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brookfield.

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