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Jenna Rhode Obituary
Jenna Alfred Rhode, age 47 of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024. She was born as John Rhode to Richard and Elaine (Pfund) Rhode on March 28, 1977 in Neenah, WI.
Jenna was a very fun and humorous person. She was very sensitive, kind, and empathetic to everyone she met. Jenna was also very intelligent, never having difficulty throughout school. She enjoyed athletic activities, especially skateboarding and basketball. Though she struggled with some addictions in life, she found some respite in volunteer work for her church in Fond Du Lac.
Jenna will be missed by her mother, Elaine; her siblings, James, Thomas (Alida), Christine (Kevin), and Rob (Stephanie); as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other extended relatives, and close friends.
Jenna is preceded in death by her father, Richard, and her cousin, Andy.
A memorial visitation will be held for Jenna on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 10-11 AM at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St, Appleton, WI 54911 with a memorial service to follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Community Church in Fond Du Lac in honor of Jenna.
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