Genelda E. Krafjack, 95, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Private graveside services for Genelda will be held on a later date in Cassville, WI. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. is assisting the family.

Genelda was born on June 5, 1929, in Ellenboro Township, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Hannah (Koeller) Pierce. She was united in marriage to Carl E. Martin from October 5, 1948 to 1957. From this union came five children, Shirley (Doug) Orr, Connie Hamilton, Dyke (Joan) Martin, Patty (Phil Beckman) Kehoe and the late Sharon Martin.

In 1968 she married Richard Krafjack. She and Richard enjoyed traveling and owned and operated the Westward Ho Bar in Oshkosh, WI for many years. In her younger years, she worked at the Dubuque Packing Company. She also held many waitress positions at various restaurants. She worked very hard to support her five children. Genelda loved to quilt and crochet. She made many cherished items for her children and their families.

Genelda will be deeply missed by her children; her sisters, Louise Koelker of Lancaster, Helen (Norman) Hoffmann, of Madison, WI; her 9 cherished grandchildren, Michael (Julie) Trujillo, Dianna (Leon) Nafus, Sara (Jonathan) Lee, Stephanie (Owen) Warren, Stacey (Bret) Stubblefield, Courtney (Mike) Lorenz, Shannon Martin, Carey Martin and Dacia Kehoe; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren with another great great granddaughter on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; a daughter, Sharon Martin; brothers, Robert and Leonard Pierce; sisters, Leona Friedman and Marie Stoney; and brothers-in-law, Clarence Stoney and Gale Koelker.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Julie and Morgan for making mom’s last journey so peaceful. A special thank you to Dr. Mark Moore and Dr. Andrew Bland for taking such wonderful care of mom.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque in Genelda’s name.