Mary Jo REICHENBERGER's Obituary
Mary Jo Reichenberger passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on January 29, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1933, to Joseph and Genevieve (Gibson) Koelbl in Oshkosh. Her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons Michael, Mark and (Chris) Troudt and stepsons David, James, and Jeff (Julie) Reichenberger. A stepdaughter, Carol Reichenberger, preceded her in death. She also has five precious grandchildren: Allison McLeod and Emmy, Kale, Aaron and Eli Reichenberger, and many loving friends and great-grandchildren.
Mary Jo married William D. Troudt in 1955. They were married for 19 years. William preceded her in death in 1992.
In 1975, Mary Jo married Ralph Reichenberger, who preceded her in death in 2012. They were married for 37 years. She and Ralph traveled extensively, both at home and abroad.
Mary Jo had an amazingly strong faith and always tried to be an example of it in her dealings with all people, but especially the poor and vulnerable.
Mary Jo’s career choices have always been deeply gratifying accomplishments. Mary Jo was employed as a bank teller but went back to school to obtain a Peer Counselor diploma at UW-Stout. She worked at Fox Valley Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College where she headed up the Displaced Homemaker’s program.
Mary Jo always loved animals (especially dogs) and this led to her second career as a Canine Behavior Specialist/Trainer for 35 years.
Due to COVID restrictions, a small funeral service was held at Fiss & Bills Poklasny Funeral Home last Tuesday.
In memory of Mary Jo donations can be made to Bethany United Church of Christ or the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.
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