Joyce Genthe

Joyce A. Genthe, 80, of Cuba City died on Wednesday, October 01, 2014 at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City, after a short, but courageous battle against cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Calvin Hughes will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call on Sunday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Joyce A. Genthe Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com
Joyce was born in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Harold and Wilma (Helling) Rawson, on September 23, 1934. She married her high school sweetheart, LeRoy J. Genthe on September 19, 1953. She worked at Russell Manufacturing as a secretary following high school. When they moved to Cuba City, she worked at Schroeder's Clothing Store before becoming the Cuba City High School's principal's assistant until retirement in 1996. She worked part-time at H&R Block and Rich's Gas Station because she couldn't just be retired. Joyce was an avid reader, loved working on word/search puzzles, volunteered at the Senior Food Kitchen in Cuba City, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, a brother, LaVerne (Ruth) Rawson, Platteville, three children: a son, Randall Genthe, Madison; a daughter, Sandra (Mark) Ambrosius, Brooklyn, WI; a son, Kevin (Colleen) Genthe, Richland Center. Seven grandchildren: Aaron Ambrosius, Luke Genthe, Brenda Ambrosius, Tia Genthe, MaKayla Louis, Taylor Genthe, and Austin Genthe. Joyce was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and a brother, Ronald. She also wants to thank everyone for their love and support to her and her family during this very trying summer.