Judith Ann “Judy” Tomashek, age 78, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family in Shawano. Judy was born on February 9, 1946, in Shawano to the late Edward and Iva (Dietzler) Nemetz. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1964. On May 25, 1968, Judy was united in marriage to James “Jim” Tomashek. In her free time, Judy enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to garden with Jim and her family, taking day trips with Carl and Judy and spending time with her grandchildren. Family was a big part of Judy’s life, she passed on her gifts of gardening, cooking and quilting to her children and grandchildren. She would always host large family meals for every holiday and special events where no one left hungry. During Easter Judy would hold a big Easter egg hunt for her family; all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved it. Judy was a 4-H leader for 35 years, a member of the Shawano County Home and Community for 45 years, Catholic Financial Secretary and Treasurer for 30 years and Local Town Treasurer for Waukechon for 13 years. She was a secretary/treasurer to State Representative John Ainsworth. Judy retired from Shawano County as a Deputy County Treasurer and after retirement went to work part time at the Natural Resources Conservation Service. She was an active member for Sacred Heart Catholic Parish.

Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim; children, Dave (Carolyn) Tomashek, Scott (Stephanie) Tomashek, Mark (Maggie) Tomashek, Amy (Blair) Thorson and Todd Tomashek; grandchildren, Nicholas (Kristin), Claire, Elizabeth, LilyAnn, Sage, Josh, Marissa, Marcus, Drew, Alexandria, Connor, Bentley and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Milly, Tate and Mia; brother, Donald (Marian) Nemetz; and sisters-in-law, Sandra Nemetz, Mary Pleshek and Betty Nemetz. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Judy is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Nemetz and Gary Nemetz; brothers-in-law, Russell Pleshek and Jack Tomashek; parents, Ed and Iva Nemetz; and parents-in-law, Charlie and LaVerne Tomashek.

A funeral mass for Judy will be held at noon on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, with Fr. Edward Looney officiating. Burial will be held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in the town of Waukechon. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Tuesday March 26, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm then again on Wednesday from 10:00 am until time of service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family is thankful and appreciative of the care and compassion of ThedaCare at Home Hospice.