June Gnatzig, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Mulberry Glen in her hometown of Whitewater, WI.

June was born on June 24, 1929, to Mary (Voight) Stelse and Gustave Stelse. June married Roger Gnatzig on January 21, 1951, in Whitewater, WI. June worked at Franklin Junior High for most of her working life. She was a proud servant member of the First United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she enjoyed preparing meals for celebrations, funerals and activities. In addition, she loved participating in her Church Circle and teaching Sunday School.

June loved baking and cooking for her family and friends, watching her soap operas, 2-mile walks-well into her 90’s, reading, doing puzzles, watching her sons’ sporting events and then her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Everyone knew the best place to be during the holidays—“snitching the widest variety of homemade Christmas treats from the three-season porch cookie table!”

June enjoyed infinite time with loved ones.

June is survived by Sons: Hugh (Susan) Gnatzig, Larry (Deborah) Gnatzig, Brian (Sam) Gnatzig, Brent (Pat) Gnatzig. Grandchildren: Vanessa (Danny) Byrd, Daniel (Elizabeth) Gnatzig, Gina (Corey) Meredith, Caroline (Bobby) Gonzales, Amber (Kirkland) Rivers, Lyndsey (Kyle) Serres, Abby Gnatzig and Kelsey Gnatzig and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary (Voight) Stelse, Gustave Stelse and her brothers Loren Stelse and Verson Stelse.

A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, WI on January 27, 2025, from 10:30 am– 12:00 pm with service to follow. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the Family with arrangements.

A heartfelt thank you to Rainbow Hospice, the staff at Mulberry Glen and Patty Tarpley.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Whitewater Fire Department.

You will live in our hearts forever. We love you. Online condolences may be made at nitardyfuneralhome.com