Jean Marie Wodach, age 59, of Sheboygan, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Froedtert Medical Center in Wauwatosa. She was born in Sheboygan on April 9, 1966, the daughter of the late Edward and Jill Klaus Lorenz.
Jean attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1984. On June 10, 1989, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Edward Wodach in Sheboygan. Jean was employed as a secretary at the Health & Human Services office for over 20 years, until her retirement in 2022. Jean and her co-worker Gina were both known for helping anyone that came to the HHS office, regardless of their needs.
Of Jean’s many hobbies, she was best known for her “monster” cookies. She made and donated cookies for every party. event. and fundraiser…in mass quantities! They were beautifully wrapped in cellophane with ribbon and special personalized tags!
Jean was a “doer”. When something needed to be done, she took the lead. A shower gift basket, wedding gift, or memorial photo book…she was your girl! She was an expert in gardening and Ed was her best student, especially when it came to planting and watering. LOL Jean had an affinity for rescuing dogs. Always a furry loved one in her life. She will be missed by her current dog, Zoey!
Jean also was a Wisconsin sports fan, cheering for the Packers, Badgers, and most of all, the Brewers. In her younger years she played basketball for Sheboygan South High School and was known for being one of the outstanding athletes for the team. She was a great shot!
Survivors include her husband, Edward Wodach, Sheboygan; siblings, Mary Jo (Michael) Robinson, Bill (Sue) Lorenz, all of Sheboygan, Cindy (Kevin) Sistler, of DePere, Donna (John) Hafemeister, of West Allis; and her sister-in-law, Sherri (Richard) Schieble, her father-in-law Edward W. Wodach, both of Sheboygan. Jean is further survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, and friends. Her parents, an uncle, Thomas Fritz-Klaus, a cousin, Jon Klaus, a great-nephew, Archer Sessler, all preceded her in death. All gone too soon as well.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held in spring when Jean’s 60th birthday celebration would have taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jean’s name may be directed to the Sheboygan Senior Community.
Jean’s husband Ed would like to thank her best friend, Carla Duket, for being by her side during her difficult times of hospitalization; during Covid in 2022 and this most recent final stay.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to Froedtert Hospital 6th Floor ICU, and the entire medical team for the compassion and care that was given to Jean. The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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