Obituary for Betty May Pietkiewicz (Jorgensen)
Betty J. Pietkiewicz, 89, of Kenosha, WI passed away on Monday, Nov.7, 2022, at Parkside Manor.
Born in Kenosha, WI on April 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Carl and Jennie (Pedersen)
Jorgensen. She spent her entire life in Kenosha and attended local schools, graduating in 1950
from Bradford High School.
On June 24, 1961, she married George W. Pietkiewicz at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church.
Betty was employed at Eaton Dynamatic as an executive secretary for many years, retiring in 1995. She was a lifetime member at St. Mary’s and was a very active member of the choir for over 30 years, taught Sunday school, attended Friendly Center, served on Altar Guild, women’s circle, and office volunteer. Betty was a lifelong lover of music and enjoyed playing piano and singing. She was often complimented on her singing voice and her knowledge of most verses of songs and hymns from memory. Some of her hobbies were bowling, playing cards, and dancing with her late husband, George. She was proud of her Danish heritage and belonged to the Katherine Lodge #20 of the Kenosha Danish Sisterhood for 50 years. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet (John) Schoettler of Kenosha, WI and Sharon (Brian) Foreman of Round Lake Heights, IL; six grandchildren, Brian (Anna) Schoettler and Daniel Schoettler, and Ashley (Joshua) McKenney, Vanessa (Tyler Hernandez), Brooke and Myles Foreman. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren: Luke, Grayson, Izaiah, Malachi, Alaina and Elias as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Thelma, Ellen,
Lillian, Elmer, and Grace.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of Parkside Manor and
Compassionate Care Hospice for all the compassionate care given to Betty.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001-80th Street, Kenosha, WI at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Interment will be private at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, WI.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Betty’s Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
Born in Kenosha, WI on April 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Carl and Jennie (Pedersen)
Jorgensen. She spent her entire life in Kenosha and attended local schools, graduating in 1950
from Bradford High School.
On June 24, 1961, she married George W. Pietkiewicz at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church.
Betty was employed at Eaton Dynamatic as an executive secretary for many years, retiring in 1995. She was a lifetime member at St. Mary’s and was a very active member of the choir for over 30 years, taught Sunday school, attended Friendly Center, served on Altar Guild, women’s circle, and office volunteer. Betty was a lifelong lover of music and enjoyed playing piano and singing. She was often complimented on her singing voice and her knowledge of most verses of songs and hymns from memory. Some of her hobbies were bowling, playing cards, and dancing with her late husband, George. She was proud of her Danish heritage and belonged to the Katherine Lodge #20 of the Kenosha Danish Sisterhood for 50 years. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet (John) Schoettler of Kenosha, WI and Sharon (Brian) Foreman of Round Lake Heights, IL; six grandchildren, Brian (Anna) Schoettler and Daniel Schoettler, and Ashley (Joshua) McKenney, Vanessa (Tyler Hernandez), Brooke and Myles Foreman. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren: Luke, Grayson, Izaiah, Malachi, Alaina and Elias as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Thelma, Ellen,
Lillian, Elmer, and Grace.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of Parkside Manor and
Compassionate Care Hospice for all the compassionate care given to Betty.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001-80th Street, Kenosha, WI at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Interment will be private at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, WI.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Betty’s Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com