Loretta Jean Woyak (Owens)

Loretta Jean Woyak passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2025 at her home In Sullivan, WI. Loretta was born on March 3, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI to Clifford and Evelyn Owens. On June 4, 1966, Loretta married the love of her life, Conrad “Yogi” Woyak. They raised their family in Milwaukee and later Shorewood, WI. During their retirement years they settled down in Sullivan, WI.

Loretta’s career throughout the years was always centered around the hospitality industry. She provided excellent service to her customers and loved to manage events. She worked as a waitress at Firelight Inn, Shorewood, WI and soon advanced to manager. Loretta enjoyed event planning so much that she went on to manage Hubbard Park Lodge, Shorewood, WI. She later changed career paths and worked for Kohls for the remainder of her working years.

In her free time Loretta enjoyed crocheting and baking – especially Christmas cookies. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She loved getting together with her family to play board games, having BBQs and spending holidays/events together. Gambling at the casino was a hobby of hers and she loved sharing the thrill and excitement with family members. Loretta was very competitive, which was a trait that she passed on to her children.

Loretta is survived by her children, Robert (Carol) Woyak, Anthony (Jane) Woyak and Dawn (Ken) Dare; grandchildren, Justin (Trina) Dare, Rachel Woyak, Naomi (Tony) Gaar, Dwayne Dare, Charlie (Amy) Mann, Brendan Woyak and Connor Dare; great grandchildren, Willow and Wyatt Gaar, Charlotte and Daphne Mann and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her loyal canine companion Sally, who was never far from her side, bringing immense joy and comfort to her life.

Loretta was preceded in death by her beloved husband Conrad; parents, Clifford and Evelyn Owens; brother Clifford “Vern” Owens; sisters Leona Vele, Lois Dornbach, Lorraine Haertel and Luella Royle.

The family wishes to thank Sara from Rainbow Community Care - Hospice for her loving care of Loretta and comfort to the family during Loretta’s final days.

Respecting Loretta’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. She will be remembered privately by her family. If you would like to honor her memory, donations may be made to The Rainbow Hospice Foundation (920) 674-6255 or the Humane Society of Jefferson County, WI (920) 674-2048.

“Our dearest Mom, now free from pain, her love will always remain. We’ll cherish memories, near and far, shining like a guiding star."