Elaine Leona Wacha

Elaine Leona (nee Jonas) Wacha July 6, 1935 – May 21, 2022 Elaine Leona (nee Jonas) Wacha was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the age of 86 years old surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on July 6, 1935, in Schuyler, NE to Arnold J. Jonas and Irma C. (nee Schulte) Jonas. She grew up on a farm in Schuyler, NE where she enjoyed the simple life with her family while attending a one room (8 grades) country schoolhouse. She moved to town and lived with her beloved grandmother Tillie until she graduated at the age of 16, in 1952, from Schuyler High School. This is where she met the love of her life, Kennith Wacha. Elaine’s fondest memory of high school were the Saturday night dances at the local Oak Ballroom to iconic bands like Glen Miller Orchestra. Ken and Elaine were reunited after Ken’s distinguished Navy military service and were married on January 14, 1956. They live in Omaha, NE where Elaine worked for the Mutual of Omaha until the births of their four children. Ken’s promotion in May 1969, moved the family to Cedarburg, WI where they resided for over 50 years. Elaine joined the EST Company, in Grafton, WI in 1971, where she worked as an Executive Secretary until her retirement after 28 years, in 1999. Elaine enjoyed many adventurous years of travel both domestic and abroad including an occasional Casino, road trip. There was nothing in life that meant more to Elaine than her family. She was an amazing cook and seamstress. If you are the recipient of a “BANNEY” you know her passion was to make everyone, feel safe and warm. Many donations to a variety of charities over the years gave her purpose. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her gentle grace was evident to all who knew her. She was a sweet, kind, caring, funny, loving woman of God. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Kennith, parents, sisters, brother, in-laws, nephews, and niece. She is survived by her four children: Cindy (Brad) Mayer, Mary (Tony) Alwin, Jay (Selena) Wacha, and Terrie (Brian) Hutchison; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank the staffs at Lasata Crossing, Dickson Hollow, and Brighton Hospice for their dedicated compassionate care. A Celebration of Elaine’s Life will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 3:00 PM at the Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory (W63 N527 Hanover Ave.), Cedarburg. Interment will take place at Immanuel Cemetery, in Cedarburg. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, from 2:00PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated.