Elizabeth J. "Betty" Blanke

(nee Schulist) Born to Life on October 13, 1929 to Joseph and Gertrude Schulist. Born to Eternal Life on November 21, 2025 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Blanke Jr. Loving mom of Frederick (Ann Freudenthal) Blanke III and Alan (Joyce) Blanke. Proud grandmother of Fred (Sarah) IV, Brandon (Erin), Scott, Andrea and Lindsey Blanke and Kelly (Dack) Damron. Great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Patricia (the late Robert) Bauer and Shirley (Lynn) Lauersdorf. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Ann (Lyal) Lauersdorf and her brother Eugene (Hazel) Schulist.

Betty loved to read, watch old movies and play cards, especially Sheepshead. She enjoyed her time at Providence Place in Grafton, where she made dear friends and took part in many of the activities there. Betty will be deeply missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.

Visitation Tuesday, November 25th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Chapel of the Flowers, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.  Pastor Michael Larson officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty's name may be made to Luther Memorial Chapel, 3833 N. Maryland Ave., Shorewood, 53211.