Judith F. Klawitter

RANDOLPH – Judith F. Klawitter, age 92, formerly of Montello and Cambria, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Randolph Health Services. 

Judith was born on October 4, 1933, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Darrell Norman and Martha Irene (Keough).  She was married to Herbert R Klawitter, Jr., who preceded her in death.   

Judith lived in Anchorage, Alaska during part of her childhood. She enjoyed telling stories of helping her dad fish and care for his sled dogs. Over the years she owned and operated multiple businesses with her husband Bud. In the early years they opened and ran a small restaurant serving breakfast in Black River Falls. Later she worked side by side with Bud and their youngest son Jeff, operating a tree trimming business called B&J Tree Service. She loved antiques and refinishing furniture which she sold in a small retail shop in Cambria, while also running the larger metal and furniture stripping business. In the 1970’s she was active in the Marquette County Farm Bureau and enjoyed bowling with close friends on a women’s league. Judith had worked as a waitress, bartender and a cook. She was known for her specialty pies that she made from scratch when she worked at the diner in Fox Lake. She loved to garden and play euchre. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing in her younger years with her family. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, quick wit and good sense of humor along with her strength, tenacity and independence.  

She is survived by her four children, Deborah (Larry) Slager, Terrie (Craig) Trautman, Michael (Kathleen) Klawitter and Julie Busche; her daughter-in-law, Lori Klawitter; her sister, Beverly Kienbaum; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Jeff, brother, Bob Koch, sister, Pat and two sons, Scott and Rodney in infancy.  

Visitation prior to the service, will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, with Chaplain Becky Jo Merwin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cambria Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. 
Judith’s family would like to give special thanks to the team at Agrace Hospice and the UW Geriatric Team for their support and comfort. 

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.