Judith Huebner

Entering the home of Judie Huebner, guests were immediately in the embrace of her joyful dwelling –
adorned with photographs of family, decorated in cheerful figurines, and always perfectly in tune with
every season and holiday.
Now Judith Ann Huebner is in the embrace of God, having passed on November 6 in the Plymouth home
she cared for so lovingly.
Born on January 10, 1939 in Fond du Lac to Lawrence and Cora (Manley) Leach, Judie graduated from
Goodrich High School there. On May 17, 1958, she married David Sippel, and they lived in Cascade until
his death in 1977. Her working life was spent at West Bend Company, as evidenced by her extended
family’s vast collection of gift crockpots. She was a member of the company’s 25-Year Club.
On October 4, 1985, Judie married Ronald R. Huebner, and the couple lived in West Bend, where they
often packed up the refrigerator for long weekends at their house trailer in Crandon. After the couple
bought a home in Crandon, they lived there full time after her retirement until 2000, when they moved
to Plymouth.
While notably content in her own home, Judie also loved to travel, getting to 49 states – twice to Alaska
– and many countries, including Australia and a trip to Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Still,
for many years, she could sit for hours, meticulously sewing sequins on keepsake cloth calendars for
family and friends. She could spend days wrapping and selecting the perfect ribbons for holiday gifts,
and family and friends could always expect a card marking every occasion in their lives.
Judie is survived by nieces Penny (Gary) Pickart, Crystal Falls, MI; Pat (Mark) Vollmer, Sheboygan; Peggy
(Bob) Rutten, Kaukauna; and nephews Ron Leach, Fremont; and Rick Leach, New London, in addition to
her sister-in-law, Jacqueline Leach, Darboy; stepdaughter, Barbara Huebner, Boston; and step-
granddaughter, Larissa Davy, Boston. She is also survived by her companion, Gerald Sippel, and his
attentive family. In addition to her late husbands, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene
Leach.
The family would like to thank friend Sandy Mahlich; Father Phil from St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish
in Plymouth, where Judie was a member; Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice; and Embrace Care
Management. Special thanks go out to Melissa and Rebecca from Embrace, whose loving care in Judie’s
last months is a tribute to the best of humanity.
Judie will be laid to rest at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac. There will be no services. Donations
in Judie’s name can be made to Breast Cancer Action at bcaction.org.
Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.