Audrey Pelzer

Audrey Pelzer, a longtime resident of Cedarburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 90. 

She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct. 29, 1935, the beloved daughter of Henry and Ruth (nee Neeb) Asmus. 

Audrey married Norman Pelzer on May 24, 1952, divorced in 1969 and was preceded in death by Norman. Audrey raised three children, Kathleen Pelzer (Patricia Wakefield), Jayne (David) Karbula and John Pelzer (deceased). 

She is survived by two loving grandchildren, Megan (Steven) Carswell and Matthew (Danielle) Karbula. Audrey is further survived by two great-grandchildren, Olivia Marie and Michael James Karbula. She is survived by her sister Jeanne (Mark) Polzin of North Point, Fla., and preceded in death by brother Gerald Asmus, whose wife Susan resides in The Villages, Fla. Audrey is further survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

After graduating high school, Audrey worked for years in the grocery business, first with Red Owl in Milwaukee and Cedarburg and then for Kohl’s Food Store in Grafton. 

In her spare time, Audrey spent time at the Cedarburg Senior Center, enjoying the Teddy Bears Club, making cherished keepsakes and perfecting her watercolor skills. She was a faithful member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Audrey enjoyed time with family and friends, painting, cooking, gardening and her beloved cat Lola.   

On behalf of Audrey and the family, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Milan Estates, Saukville, DaVita Dialysis, Cedarburg, and Preceptor Hospice for their compassionate care.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, W63 N527 Hanover Ave., Cedarburg, Wis. 53012, with coffee to follow. Private committal rites will be held at Valhalla Cemetery in Milwaukee at a future date. A visitation will take place on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers for those who wish to leave a lasting tribute in Audrey’s name, memorials can be sent to Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County at  www.interfaithozaukee.org  or 2360 Dakota Dr., Grafton, WI 53024. 

For online condolences, please visit muellerfuneralhome.com.