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Jeanette Wilz, 98, passed away on July 5, 2026. Jeanette was born on May 4, 1928, to Arthur and Rose (Sylvester) Brockman in Appleton, WI. Jeanette was married to Clifford Wilz and they were married for 51 years. She was a dedicated caregiver over the years, caring for many of her family and friends.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Sharon (Richard) Krause, Gary (Bette) Wilz, Bruce (Diane) Wilz, Dennis (Mary) Wilz, and Steve (Jane) Wilz, eleven grandchildren, Trisha Fuerst, Carrie (Mishael) Uwadiae, Pam (Steve) Bell, Russ (Danette) Wilz, Aaron (Kayshia) Wilz, Jed (Beth) Hart, Sam (Kayla Kroening) Coenen, Emily (Adam) Golding, Christy (Eric) Rhode, Nicholas (KaLynne Opperman) Wilz, and Patrick (Jennifer Trooien) Wilz, and 21 great grandchildren, Azariah & Hananiah Uwadiae, Clark & Rosemary Bell, Cody, Luke, Zack, Kaden, Preston and Grayson Wilz, Leo and Grace Hart, Valentina, Timothy & Addison Coenen, Charlie & Leo Golding, Grace, Max & Alex (“Curly”) Rhode, and Murphy Wilz.
She is preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, four brothers and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13 from 10:00-12:00. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Riverview Lutheran Church, 136 W. Seymour St., Appleton, WI. For online condolences please visit www.valleyfh.com. A memorial is being established in her name. The family would like to thank Rennes Rehab, The Landings of Kaukauna and Preceptor Hospice.
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