Lillian “Lill” F. Ptaschinski

Lillian F. Ptaschinski, age 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Charleston House Memory Care.

The visitation will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Lillian Frieda was born on August 23, 1931 to Carl and Frieda (Zemp) Bachofen. On October 27, 1951, she married Gerald Ptaschinski at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam, marking the beginning of a beautiful partnership that would last for decades. Together, they raised their children in Beaver Dam, where they also built a successful business, Ptaschinski Construction. Lill was not only a devoted mother but also an active participant in her children’s lives, attending school activities and supporting their endeavors with unwavering enthusiasm. In pursuit of family togetherness, Lillian and Gerald purchased a cottage in Wautoma, where they created countless cherished memories. Eventually, they built a home there, and for over 35 years, Wautoma became a cherished backdrop for family gatherings and celebrations. She was deeply involved with St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving on the church council and contributing her time and talents to various church activities. Her commitment to helping others extended beyond her church community; she volunteered for the county cupboard and Waushara Habitat for Humanity, embodying the spirit of service and compassion. In addition to her community work, Lill found joy at the Mount Morris Community Center, where she connected with friends and neighbors, sharing laughter and stories that enriched her life and the lives of those around her. As the years passed, Lillian made the decision to return to Beaver Dam to be closer to her family, a testament to her love and devotion to them. Her presence will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Lillian is survived by her children, Thomas (Eva) Ptaschinski of Beaver Dam, Charles (Terri Peterson) Ptaschinski of Shawno, Nancy (William) Parkhurst of Beaver Dam, and Patricia (Mark) Ehlenfeldt of Beaver Dam; daughter-in-law, Nancy Ptaschinski; sister-in-law, Shirley Lunde and brother-in-law, Dave Rosenmeier; 17 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Gerald “Butch” Ptaschinski, Jr.; sister, Elaine Wheeler; and brother, Werner Schmid.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lillian F. Ptaschinski’s name to St. Katharine Drexel Parish or to The Generations of Giving Program with Generations Hospice.