Judith A. Fischer, 81, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at
Shores of Sheboygan. She was born January 8, 1944, in Sheboygan to the late Harvey
DeMunck and Bernetta Grunow. Judith attended Sheboygan Area Schools and on April
22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ralph Champeau Sr. Together they celebrated
28 years and raised their son Ralph ‘Dinky” Champeau Jr. Ralph Sr. preceded her in
death in 1989. In 1991 Judith repeated her vows with her now estranged husband
Gerald W. Fischer.
Judith was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. After being employed in
hospitality from1981 to 1998, she took on the position of Executive Housekeeper of the
American Club until her retirement in 2009.
Judith was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. She loved her
flower gardens, crafting, and making her own Christmas and Birthday cards for her
family and friends. Taking trips to the casinos, spending winters in Florida and dancing
to her favorite tunes were a few of her favorite pastimes. Judith loved her family and
cherished all the lasting memories they had created together.
Judith is survived by her estranged husband Gerald W. Fischer, step-daughter Stace
(Teri) Martin, grandson Joseph Champeau, step-grandchildren, Sawyer Martin, Grayson
Martin and Isabella (Cody) Harris, great-grandson Nolan Champeau, step-great-
grandchildren, Emmett and Tilton Harris, sister Nancy (Theresa Folstrom) Shircel, niece
Jessica Ellinger, nephews, Cory Shircel, Curt Shircel and Eric Josse, sister-in-law Helen
Mihelnik and her favorite aunt Mary Ann Lampe. Judith is further survived by many
cousins’ other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis
and Bernetta Mihelnik, husband Ralph Champeau Sr., son Ralph “Dinky” Champeau Jr.,
and brother Robert Mihelnik.
A Celebration of Judith’s Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the care givers at Shores of Sheboygan and Ally Hospice
Services for their love and support, and to Debra “Auntie Deb” Cook and niece Jessica
Ellinger for the love they shared with Judith.
Please visit our website to share your stories and leave your condolences for the family
www.olsonfuneralhome.info.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Judith’s care.
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