Mildred H. Odekirk, 77, of Campbellsport passed away Tuesday Dec. 20, 2011. She was born in Barton on March 19, 1934 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (nee Metz) Wallenfelsz. She graduated from St. Mary Spring Academy in 1952. On July 3, 1954 she married John “Jack” Odekirk at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. For 20 years Mildred and Jack participated in Historic Reenactments- Rendezvous. In their younger years they were avid snowmobilers and belonged to the New Fane Kettle Riders and the Sno Cougars. Mildred was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and the Christian Women. She was also a former member of the Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Auxiliary and the Ouderkirk Genealogical Society. Mildred was the best mother, grandmother and great grandmother; she will be greatly missed. Survivors include her children Kathryn (Jon) Hughett of Milwaukee, David (Debi) Odekirk of Watertown, Carol (Don) Butzke of Campbellsport, Gary (Lynn) Odekirk of Cedarburg, and Shary (Bob Kobs) Meilahn of Oconto Falls, her grandchildren Renee (Troy) Lammert, Anthony Helsell, Adam (Krystle) Helsell, Don “DJ” Butzke, Alexandria Odekirk, Jonathan Odekirk, Nicole Odekirk, Greg Meilahn, and Casey Meilahn, her niece and nephew Anita Wallner and Marty Wallner, five step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was preceded by her husband Jack on April 30, 1999, her sister Bernice Wallner and brother-in-law George Wallner. Visitation will be Monday Dec. 26th from 4:00 PM until 6:30 PM at the Twohig Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St. Campbellsport. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday Dec. 26th at 7:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Campbellsport. Rev. Neil Zinthefer and Rev Scott Wallenfelsz will officiate and private family burial will be Tuesday in the parish cemetery. Twohig Funeral Home Campbellsport is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences are at www.twohigfunerals.com. The family extends a special thank you to their mother’s friend and caregiver Barb Mock for her loving care and support.
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