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June was born on June 24, 1929, to Mary (Voight) Stelse and Gustave Stelse. June married Roger Gnatzig on January 21, 1951, in Whitewater WI. June worked at Franklin Junior High for most of her working life. She was a proud servant member of the First United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she enjoyed preparing meals for celebrations, funeral and activities. In addition, she loved participating in her Church Circle and teaching Sunday School.
June loved baking and cooking for her family and friends, watching her soap operas, 2-mile walks-well into her 90's, reading, doing puzzles, watching her sons' sporting events and then her grandchildren's sporting events and activities. Everyone knew the best place to be during the holidays- "snitching the widest variety of homemade Christmas treats from the three-season porch cookie table!" June enjoyed infinite time with loved ones.
June is survived by Sons: Hugh (Susan) Gnatzig, Larry (Deborah) Gnatzig, Brian (Sam) Gnatzig, Brent (Pat) Gnatzig. Grandchildren: Vanessa (Danny) Byrd, Daniel (Elizabeth) Gnatzig, Gina (Corey) Meredith, Caroline (Bobby) Gonzales, Amber (Kirkland) Rivers, Lyndsey (Kyle) Serres, Abby Gnatzig and Kelsey Gnatzig and 15 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Gustave and Mary (Voight) Stelse, and her brothers Loren and Vernon Stelse.
A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, WI on January 27, 2025, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm with service to follow. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the Family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Whitewater Fire Department.
A heart felt thank you to Rainbow Hospice, the staff at Mulberry Glen and Patty Tarpley.
You will live in our hearts forever. We love you. Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
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Joan Cox Reichold Wixom
March 5, 2025
I have so many good memories from Whitewater High School (the old one now gone) with June. We graduated together in 1947. We had good times when we could go to lunch at the Goal Post and I have pictures of our little group of friends on the steps at school. I remember having dinner at her house when her father asked if my father was a mail man. I said no and that amused her father as he was joking and meant "male" man. We did get together in Milton Junction at the Family Restaurant once a month in much later years. Thanks to my sister who lives up north and follows the Whitewater Banner for telling me about June. The picture you chose is a perfect remembrance of her.
Kelly baker
January 27, 2025
Something I will always remember about June is her smile and kindness. I was very fortunate and a privilege to check on her and help care for her at Mulberry Glenn. She made me feel better about myself and others I'm sure. May you RIP June and my deepest sympathy and condolences to your whole family.
Kelly Baker
January 27, 2025
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the gnatzig family. My memory of June will always be her smile but the privilege to take care of her for the last 6 months at Mulberry will be a memory I'll never forget. May you RIP June. One of your caretakers Kelly baker
Kelly Silk Silha
January 21, 2025
My 1st meeting with June Bug was even before I met her 4 amazing boys. I had to take an Observation/Participation class at Franklin Middle School while I attended UW-Whitwwater. Nervous and never been in front of a class before I had to check in at the office everything I went. That's when I met June and she calmed me down and got me to relax. That was an undeserved act of kindness from a complete stranger. Her words "you're going to be great and if you need anything just come see me." Who knows how many lives lives she changed with her golden heart. Truly one of a kind person.
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