Judy L. Matye

Judy L. Matye, passed away on July 2, 2021, at her home in Cedar Grove surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. She was 67 years old.

Judy was born on Oct. 22, 1953, in Port Washington, the daughter of Elmer Vogel and Jacqueline (nee Thein) Heidenreich. She attended school in Fredonia.

On Nov. 12, 1983, she was united in marriage to Roger Matye in Random Lake. For almost 40 years, she ran a home daycare and loved every second spent holding those babies, as well as her own children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed tending to the flower gardens at her home.

Whether it was jokes, silly photos, or crazy adventures, Judy loved to make people laugh. Her legacy will live on in the countless memories of laughter, smiles and celebrations she shared with loved ones. She was grateful for every day of sunshine she was blessed with and looked forward to her eternity in heaven.

Judy is survived by her husband Roger Matye; children Melanie Fuller of Plymouth, Dawn (Brad) Westphalen of Kentucky, Jack (Julie) Wallace of Plymouth, Jonathan (Nisha) Schowalter of Saukville; stepchildren Bryan Matye of Milwaukee, Lisa Matye of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She is further survived by her siblings, Lola (Greg) Pruess of Adams, Larry (Linda) Vogel of Grafton, Vickie (Mike) Moliter of Indiana, Roger (Brenda) Vogel of Indiana, Jamie Short of Indiana; and brothers-in-law Gary Matye, Mark Matye, both of Kenosha.

She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Memorial services were held at Wenig Funeral Home, 108 Center Ave. in Oostburg at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Pastor Billy Holden officiated. If unable to attend, all are welcome to join via livestream by visiting wenig.live/JudyMatye.

The family greeted visitors at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorial donations can be made in Judy’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com.

Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg is assisting the family.