Martha Krantz

Martha Krantz, age 96, of New Berlin, WI passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Martha was born on November 16, 1921 on the family farm in Mt. Vernon, WI to John and Frieda Gerber. She grew up there with her older sister, Johanna, and her two younger brothers, Johnnie and Wally. She married Leonard Krantz of Pine Bluff, WI on September 18, 1943 and was married for 67 years until Leonard’s death in 2010. Together they lived in Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Brookfield and Appleton during their married years.

Martha is survived by her son Steven and daughter-in-law Cindy of New Berlin. Martha’s other child, Carol Jean, died on January 21, 2017 in Richmond, VA. Martha is the grandmother of DJ, Nichole, Matthew and Katie. She is also the great-grandmother of Jett, Mila, Beckett and Elliott. She also has many nieces and nephews.

Martha was a homemaker for most of her adult life. She enjoyed gardening, quilt making, baking and traveling. She was active many years in the Ladies Societies in the Catholic parishes she belonged to. Her trip to Switzerland in 1978 to experience her heritage was a life’s highlight. Her Swiss ancestry was very important to her and a source of great pride. She loved to listen to a good Swiss yodel and dancing to polka or waltz. To her there was no better treat than a box of Swiss chocolates.

Martha’s funeral visitation will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:30. The prayer service will be at 3:30 with Fr. Dave Filut officiating. Both will be held at Heritage Funeral Homes, 16880 W. National Ave., New Berlin, WI.

Martha will join her husband Leonard interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Appleton, WI in a private service at a later date.