Elizabeth A. Voelker, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Two Rivers.

She was born on February 14, 1939, in Mishicot to the late Edward and Clara (Kozlovsky) Krajnik. She graduated from Holy Family School of Nursing, in Manitowoc with the class of 1959, earning a license to practice as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Holy Family Hospital and Two Rivers Hospital, taking care of many patients throughout her years of dedicated nursing service.

On September 5, 1959, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Robert C. Voelker in Mishicot. The couple was blessed with 57 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2016.

In her free time, she enjoyed knitting afghans, especially for babies, baking kolaches, gardening and canning. She loved entertaining family and friends and gathering together. She and Bob also enjoyed camping together and travelling all over the world.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Keith (Carol) Voelker, Mishicot, Kevin Voelker, Spring Branch, TX, Lynn (Tod) Geimer, Two Rivers, Mark (Tracy) Voelker, Manitowoc, Ann Voelker, Plymouth; grandchildren, Sarah (Jonathon) Benzing, Kimberly (Daniel) Funk, Benjamin Prellwitz, Justin (Kaycee) Prellwitz, Allen Voelker, Chet (Amber) Voelker, Alegra Voelker; great-grandchildren, William, Isabella, Beatrice, and Henry Benzing, Stella Prellwitz, Haven and Nevaeh Funk, Ayda, Raelynn and Link Voelker. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her parents Edward and Clara Krajnik, her brothers, Donald Krajnik and Paul Krajnik, two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Joan and Ronald Meissner, and Elsie Krajnik.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Mass of Christian Burial will be co-celebrated by Father Leo Kondru and Father Christian Raj. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Mike Valenta. The visitation will continue Friday morning at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting lamberteckert.com.

The Lambert – Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the family with arrangements.