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Judith A. Washburn, age 85, of Winneconne sadly passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by family, after a 2-year battle with lung cancer. She was born May 12, 1939, in Oshkosh to the late Lyle and Gert (Gilbert) Spoor. On August 13, 1960, Judy married the love of her life, for 58 years, Thomas Washburn. For 22 years she enjoyed volunteering at the Winneconne Area Assistance Center. She also volunteered at the Red Cross and the Winneconne Thrift & Gift.

Judy liked traveling with her beloved husband and watching the sunsets from their lake home in Winneconne. She also enjoyed many years of wintering in Texas with Tom and many friends. They both enjoyed playing cards with their friends and going for long walks in the woods up at the cabin in Pembine. Judy will be remembered for her caring nature and great sense of humor.

Judy is survived by: children, Theresa (Kevin) Neitzke, of Port Aransas, Texas; Linda (Tim) Borree, of New London; Joseph Washburn, of Oshkosh; six grandchildren, Alexander (Nani) Ristow, Zachary Ristow, Kayla Borree, Sgt. Shane Borree, Nicholas Washburn, Alaina Washburn; three great-grandsons, Lakai Ristow, Lexington Ristow, Linkin Ristow; a brother, Lyle Spoor (friend, Irene); nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends; and her cat, Barbara Jean.

Along with her parents, Judy was also preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Marion (Duester) Washburn; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Washburn; a brother, Neal Spoor; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Spoor; nephew, Mark Gorski; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Robert Gorski.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Deacon Paul Vidmar officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Winneconne Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Winneconne Area Assistance Center Food Pantry or the Winneconne Thrift & Gift.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Senior Stride and Moments Hospice for the extraordinary care given to Judy and her family.

If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.