Virginia Elsen

Virginia E. (Swiecichowski) Elsen joined her husband in heaven on December 11, 2024 celebrating her 95th birthday with both her earthly and heavenly family. Virginia was born on December 11, 1929 in Seymour, WI to the late John and Helen (Hackl) Swiecichowski. On January 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Elsen at St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Joe preceded her in death on November 16, 2000.

Virginia was a member and usher at St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour. She volunteered at the Seymour Food Pantry and loved bringing treats for the children. She was a member and acted as a council member for the Seymour Senior Citizens group. She enjoyed her weekly Sheepshead card games with wonderful friends and family. After raising 5 children, she was employed in the deli at Don's Quality Market for 19 years and was the manager for a portion of that time retiring in 2000.

To many people, Virginia will be remembered for her love of cooking, baking and canning. If you asked her for her recipes, she usually couldn't share them with you. She rarely followed one using whatever was available to create something delicious. Her family will remember her as a person whose heart was filled with love, prayer, kindness and compassion.

Virginia is survived by her children: Judy (Rick) Gore, Green Bay, Joe (Bridget) Elsen, Seymour, Mary (Deny)Greuel, Seymour, Mike Elsen, Larsen and Jean Elsen, Seymour. Grandchildren: Sarah Gore, Chris Gore, Jennifer (Ross) Tammen, Natalie Elsen, Cory Elsen, John Greuel and Dakota (Quentin) Sayer and stepdaughters, Shana Greuel, Sarah (Waleed) Kamal and their children Adam and Malak and Ricki (Jeff) Wagner and their children Emily and Kyle. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews who held a very special place in her heart.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ramona Mott and Mary Lou Swiecichowski, brother, David Swiecichowski, brother-in-law Ronald Mott, in-laws, Ray and Mary Elsen and sisters-in-law, Virginia Kraft and Frances Elsen.

Visitation will take place at St. John Catholic Church, Seymour on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11:00 am with Fr. Sengole Dass and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Our mom wrote: "I want to thank my family for always being there for me. God Bless all of you." Thank you to the staff at Shepherd's Inn Assisted Living for the love and compassion that you have shown our mother in the final place she called home. Thank you also to the 8th floor Bellin staff and Unity Hospice for the kindness shown during this difficult time. A special thank you to Father Bob, Deacon Matuszak and the Bellin Chaplains.