Joyce A. Kottke

Joyce A. Kottke obituary

Joyce A. Kottke

Joyce Kottke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westgor Funeral Home - Menasha on Jan. 2, 2026.
Joyce A. Kottke, age 73, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born July 1, 1952, of the late Ambrose and Dorothy (Bikowski) Daczyk.

She was employed with Theda Clark Medical Center working in their accounts receivable department until her retirement in. Joyce married David Kottke on May 31, 1991.

Joyce enjoyed boating, golfing, and visiting with friends at Tony's Bar watching the Cubs play.

Survivors include her children: Jessie (Robin) Corry, Amber Pfefferl; two sisters and a brother: Diane Zimmer, Dennis Daczyk, Carol (Mike) Weinandt, Richard (Mary) Daczyk; nieces and nephews: Stacy Zeuske, Todd Daczyk, Kelly Weinandt, Jenny Kuehl, Dana Steward, AJ Daczyk, Dylan Daczyk; and her dog, Oliver. She is further survived by her three step-daughters: Issie (Matthew) Jakubowski; Annie Walt; and Mary Hildebrandt; as well as twelve grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death a brother-in-law, James; and by Lana Daczyk.

A private family service will be held at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home.

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