Jeanette T. Hulke

Jeanette T. Hulke, age 84, of Mondovi died Monday January 23 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi loving and devoted family at her side. She was born on August 24, 1927 in Mondovi a daughter of the late Otto and Junice (Thompson) Becker. Jeanette attended and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1945. On November 7, 1945 Jeanette was united in marriage to Warren F. Hulke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Parsonage, Town of Canton. To this union two children were born. Jeanette was employed at several different places, most notably as a manager with her husband of several different bars in Mondovi but her heart was time working with her husband on their farm in the Town of Canton. Jeanette, at the age of 42, began school to become a beautician by attending cosmetology school in Eau Claire. Following her graduation, she spent several years at the Plaza hair salon in Eau Claire. Jeanette was a member of the Mondovi American Legion Auxiliary. She also attended Zion Lutheran Church and was active in several different groups at the church. She and her husband enjoyed good times at their cottage at Birchwood, WI it was here that so many loving memories have been made that will last forever. Not only did Jeanette enjoy fishing in Birchwood but she would like to fish in the Mondovi area too. Jeanette will be remembered for so many loving activities including, her big flower gardens, raising her Labradors, and cooking and sharing her food with all that would come to visit. Jeanette had a deep love for her family and would have done anything for them, especially her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all those blessed to know her. Her legacy will last forever. Jeanette will be missed by her husband of the past 66 years, Warren of Mondovi; two children, Judy (Bob) Strader of Eau Claire and Doug (Karen) Hulke of Mondovi; five grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Fran Schultz of Mondovi and Geraldine (Bud) DeBoer of Arizona; two brothers, Ralph Becker of Mondovi and Melvin (Bonnie) Becker of Edgerton, WI; sister in law, Shirley Becker of Eleva; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Clement and Charlie Becker, one sister, Leona Johnson and sisters in law, Joyce Becker and Mia Becker and two brothers in law, LaVerne Schultz and Vernon Johnson. A Visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Mondovi on Friday January 27 from 9:00 am till the time of Service at 11:00 am with Pastor Paul Woebbeking officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Lutheran Cemetery.