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Our parents are reunited once again after 30 years. Christine “Chris” Mary (Johnson) Leiterman was greeted by her husband, Ronald “Ron” Leiterman on November 7, 2025, at the age of 73. Chris has been a longtime resident of Denmark Wisconsin. They were united in marriage on May 31, 1969, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glenmore, Wisconsin.
In the early years, Chris was employed at MIRRO and Brown County Publishing, she quit to stay home and care for her young children. She went back into the workforce in 1992 where she was employed with Walmart East until she retired. After retirement, she cared for her grandchildren. Chris, the eldest of the three children, was born on January 16, 1952, to the late Kenneth Sr and Helen (Kurth) Johnson.
Her memory lives on with her five children: Rhonda (James Jr) Kroll, Green Bay, Ronald “Ron” (Laura Arrowood) Leiterman, Pembine, Deborah (Scott) Wendricks, De Pere, Cyndi (Jorge) Ruiz, Green Bay and Jeffrey (Alicia) Leiterman, Denmark. She is further survived by her grandchildren; James III (Amber Joski), Jayden, Jairon (Emma Bouche) Kroll, Korbin, Kashton, Monroe Wendricks, Malaki, Indigo, Rhonika, Neymar Ruiz, JJ, Liam Leiterman, brother, Elmer Johnson, Green Bay, and sister in law, Sandi (Brad) Carsock, Two Rivers, very special friend, Merlin “Flasher” Kittell, Cooperstown, as well as beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Preceded in joining the Lord; her husband Ron, her parents, brother, Kenneth Jr “Butch”, mother and father in law, Leonard Sr and Cecelia (Hoffman) Leiterman, brother and sister in law; Leonard Jr and Joanne Leiterman, brother in law, Gerald “Jerry’ Leiterman, grandson, Jorge Ruiz, as well as other relatives.
In lieu of a traditional memorial service, Chris’ wishes are for a private service for her children and their families.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Merlin “Flasher” for bringing Chris to her appointments and taking great care of her.
536 County Road R P.O. Box 655, Denmark, WI 54208

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