| Graduation Year | Class of 1974 |
| Date of Birth | Feb 24, 1955 |
| Date of Passing | May 21, 2022 |
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| Events | Joyce L. Jeffers passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022, at her home in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Joyce Louise Kottwitz was born February 24, 1955, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Watertown. She attended St. Mark’s Lutheran Grade School and was a 1974 graduate of Watertown High School. Along with her trademark contagious laugh, Joyce will always be remembered for her kind, giving spirit and love for her family and friends. She enjoyed hosting parties, collecting fine wines, dining out, giving gifts, and just sharing fun times. Joyce especially cherished the visits with her daughter, son-in-law and four grandchildren in Nebraska. She was a gifted seamstress, certified sous chef, and had an officiant certification. Joyce built friendships at her workplaces throughout her life. Many knew her from the Gobbler, Donny’s Girl, Ira L. Henry Company, Stein Mart, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Mount Calvary Lutheran Preschool. Joyce is survived by her husband, Mark Jeffers of Waukesha; daughter, Kristina (Dan) Alexander (nee Stangler) of Bellevue, Neb.; grandchildren, Jason, Jocelyn, Audrey and Aaron; sisters, Karen (Tom) Radtke of Watertown, Barbara (George) Bahn of Monroe and Kimberly (John Walters) Kottwitz of Madison; brother, Michael Kottwitz of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Sarah Kottwitz of Watertown; a brother-in-law, Paul Jeffers of West Allis; a stepfather-in-law, Joseph Pflanzer of Waukesha; a stepbrother-in-law, Jeff Pflanzer of Waukesha; a stepsister-in-law, Dawn (Ken) Keiser of San Diego, Calif.; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Leonard and stepmother, Judith Kottwitz; her mother, Gladys and stepfather, Walter Van Lare; a brother, Wayne in infancy; brother, Herbert Kottwitz; sister, Jeanette Kriewaldt; and mother-in-law, Christine Pflanzer. A celebration of life will be held at Riverside Park’s lower pavilion on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1:30 PM in Watertown. Anyone who would like to honor Joyce is welcome to attend. If you have photos or special memories to share, you are encouraged to bring them or to share on her Facebook page. |
