Judy Mae Groskreutz

Judy was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord on October 27, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Neillsville on March 10, 1946, the fourth child of 16 born to Bernard and Ruby Kuhn. The family lived on a farm and the children always had plenty of playmates. Judy graduated from Neillsville High School in 1964.

Judy graduated from beauty school and worked at salons before marrying her husband, Paul, in 1970. Judy & Paul had 4 children and the family lived for most of the kids’ childhoods on a small hobby farm just outside of Oshkosh. In addition to raising her children, Judy worked at the family excavating business, taking care of all of the office work. The family also built rental properties and homes and, as a result, Judy definitely knew her way around a floorplan. She could be found often on jobsites – staining and varnishing all woodwork was her specialty.

She was a hard worker, but took time for vacation, too. The family enjoyed many camping trips throughout the US when they were younger. In her later years, she and Paul went on frequent trips with Tom’s Christian Tours, went on cruises, and enjoyed countless performances at the Fireside Theater. Judy’s favorite trip was one to New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia in 2007.

When grandchildren were born, she volunteered to babysit those that lived nearby. At her busiest, she watched five toddlers under the age of 5. But she loved it! As the grandkids grew older, sporting events, concerts, recitals, and plays were added to the mix. Judy attended every event that she could. Her bleacher seat cushions and lawn chairs became permanent fixtures in the car trunk for many years. She, of course, sported her school spirit wear or Grandma shirts most often.

She was a familiar face at Grace Lutheran Church & School. Many of her grandkids attended and she could be seen often dropping off or picking up a carload of them before and after school. Judy served on many committees there and volunteered countless hours of her time. She was a member of the Graceful Quilters, Prayer Circle, Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society, and many others throughout the years.

Judy was always there to lend a helping hand, chair a committee, and of course, make delicious food. She was known for her baking and desserts especially. Rhubarb custard pie, pink fluff, and birthday cakes & cupcakes were common requests from family and friends. Judy will be remembered for her generous spirit and unwavering love.

Judy will be dearly missed by her husband of 55 years, Paul Groskreutz, Sr, and children Jo (John) Stahl, Paul (Jen) Groskreutz, Jr, Geoff (Angie) Groskreutz, and Robin (Eric) Barber. Grandchildren Owen & Aly Stahl; Ethan & Carly Groskreutz; Kimberly Groskreutz; and Cody (Special Friend Lexi), Isaac (Fiancee Katelynn), and Blake Barber will all miss their Grandma Groskreutz, as well as great-grandchildren Hayden & Amelia.

She is further survived by siblings Patricia Sorenson, James (Becky) Kuhn, Ken (Eileen) Kuhn, Mildred Gumz, Wendell (Lin) Kuhn, Ed (Cheryl) Kuhn, Diane (David) Froehlich, Vickie Dux, Lois (John) Garbisch, Mary Ellen (Duane) Bol, Virginia (Michael Schlecht) Kuhn. Also surviving are her brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Bev Schinschke, Pat Kramer, Jim (Sheila) Groskreutz, Ron (Kathy) Groskreutz, and Linda (Charles) Balch-List.

Many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also survive Judy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Josephine (in infancy) and Sylvia; brothers Wayne (in infancy) and William; brothers-in-law DeWayne Dux, Elwood Hale, Thomas Sorenson, Larry Kramer, Lynx Balch, Dick Schinschke, Marlin Zellmer; sister-in-law Barb Zellmer.

The family would like to especially thank Vickie Dux, Susan, and Moments Hospice, for their loving care of Judy.

Funeral Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 913 Nebraska St, Oshkosh, WI 54902, on Saturday, November 15, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A lunch will follow the service in the church cafeteria. The family is working with Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Grace Lutheran Church at 913 Nebraska Street, Oshkosh WI 54902 for their debt reduction.