Joyce Wenzel returned to her heavenly home on October 25, 2026, and was at last reunited with her beloved Andy.

Joyce was born February 9, 1934, in Richfield to Elenora (Ollinger) and Edwin Hetzel.
Joyce married Andrew Wenzel on June 6, 1953.

Joyce was raised on her family farm in Richfield, where she learned all the aspects of farming, gardening, cooking, and baking. Other than working on the farm, she also took outside employment at the canning factories and Kohl’s Dept Store.

Joyce was an active member of St Jacobi’s Parish, Richfield, Wi. She enjoyed making many desserts and cookies for the annual events at her parish. Joyce also was an active member of the Hartford Senior Center. Joyce had a love of playing cards and socializing with many friends throughout the years.

Joyce also resided at Cedar Lake Senior Living Community Center. She enjoyed her time there making new friends and going to all the social activities.

A special thank you to the staff at the Pavillion of Slinger for keeping Joyce comfortable her final days.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andy, her parents, her in-laws Alma and Andrew Wenzel, special cousin, Madge and special friends, David and Arlene Krueger.

Joyce is survived by many friends and relatives, especially David and Arlene’s children, Cy (Karen), Scott, Brian (Susan), Daniel, Michael (Patty) and David (Gina), and all their children, also Patricia & Ken Beine, Susan Stevens, Scott & Lynn Graff.

A Funeral service will be held for Joyce on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. at Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:30 A.M. Burial will take place on November 5, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Washington County Memorial Park.

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial tributes can be made to St Jacobi’s Church, Hartford Senior Center, or charity of your choice.