Judith “Judi” L. Lusk, age 74, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
She was born January 14, 1949, daughter of the late Henry C. and Elsie L. (Lehrmann) Havlinek. Judi attended Manitowoc Lutheran High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Following high school, she studied at the School of Cosmetology of Green Bay. On May 17, 1969, Judi married Bruce Lusk at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. In her younger years, she served as a Pioneer Leader. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and trivia. Judi enjoyed cooking and loved her flowers and plants. She had an interest in sign language and took courses to learn. Judi had a love of animals and always enjoyed having pets. She also enjoyed traveling, especially on a family trip to Disney World.
Judi is survived by her husband of 54 years: Bruce; her children: Heather Tienor (significant other Jeff), Rhinelander; and Brett (Mary) Lusk, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Michaela (Jake) Schilleman, Rhinelander, Airman Ethan Tienor, New Mexico, Jacob Tienor, Rhinelander, Maya Lusk, Manitowoc, and Ian Lusk, Manitowoc; one great-granddaughter: Karsyn Schilleman; two sisters: Jan Herman and Elaine Seefeldt; and two brothers-in-law: Wayne (Libby) Lusk and Dean (Linda) Lusk. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings: Gordon (Eleanor) Havlinek, Ken Havlinek, Margaret (Roland) Dvorak, and Dorothy (Don) Krummel; and two brothers-in-law: Syd Herman and Richard Seefeldt.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Stephen Melso. Following the service, Judi will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judi’s name to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Lusk family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.