Betty "Betz" Ann Steilen (nee Pipping), age 81, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 surrounded by loving family at Froedtert of West Bend Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1942 in Fond du Lac, WI to Reinhold and Alice (nee Basler) Pipping.

Betty enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and pro golf. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting and music events. Betty played softball locally. She was an avid bowler and had participated in many leagues throughout West Bend as well as state and national tournaments.

Betty worked as an RN for over 50 years. She worked at the old St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend then as a Nurse Manager with Milwaukee Medical/Aurora Medical.

Betty was a 46 year breast cancer survivor and proudly supported numerous community events to aid in patient support and clinical research. She was the honorary survivor recognized at the Making Strides Walk in Milwaukee in Oct. 2021.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John; her children and their spouses: Jeff (Shawna) Steilen of Gainesville GA and Pam (Jamie) Hornung of West Bend. Her grandchildren: Trestan Steilen, Alex, Zach and Megan Hornung. Siblings and their spouses: Norm (Linda) Pipping of St. Germain WI, Marge Sullivan of Hudson OH and Ron (Bobbi) Pipping of Wauwatosa WI. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents Reinhold and Alice Pipping.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 19th from 11:00AM until 1:15PM at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095). With Memorial Service at 1:30PM. Entombment will follow at 2:30PM at Washington County Memorial Park.

Celebration of life to follow entombment at Nuckleheadz Bar & Grill, 3680 County Hwy NN, West Bend.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org or PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.