Carol A. Penkwitz

Carol A. Penkwitz, age 87, of Port Washington, Wis., passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Lincoln Village on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Born in Green Bay, Wis., on July 6, 1936, Carol was the daughter of Edward and Gladys Rentmeester Rybicki.

She met Clarence E. Penkwitz of Port Washington while he was stationed in Green Bay with the U.S. Coast Guard. They were married on July 14, 1956, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay.

A few years later, Carol and Clarence moved to Port Washington. They celebrated 67 years together.

In her youth, Carol worked at Badger Meter and played softball for Simplicity Manufacturing.

She was quite the seamstress for her children and cooked and baked treats for the grandchildren. Camping in the early years brought many memories.  Later, crafts and puzzles kept her busy and the addition of the great-grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her husband Clarence; her children Lisa (Fabio) Penkwitz-DeMartino, Jay (Susan) Penkwitz, Lori (Kenneth) Kolbach, Jeff (Lisa) Penkwitz and David (Jodi) Penkwitz; 12 grandchildren, Gianluca and Francesca DeMartino, Michael, Nathan and Claire Penkwitz, Christopher (Shannon), Matthew (Anna) and  Daniel Kolbach, Josh, Zach and  Mikayla Penkwitz and Mercedes (Chris) Miles; great-grandchildren Kylee, Seeley, River and Rose; sisters-in-law Arleen (Kenny) Weiland and Elaine (Jim) Bahr; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bob and his wife Peg Rybicki and Randy and his wife Darlene Rybicki and her brother-in-law Eugene and his wife Fern Penkwitz.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 16, 2023, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis.  The Rev. Patrick Wendt will be the celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to Mass.

Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington.

The family would like to thank Aurora Hospice and Lincoln Village staff members and Dr. Scott Wilfong for their compassionate care.

Memorials to the charity of the giver’s choice are appreciated.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.

Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.