1935
Yvonne B.
2016
Yvonne B. Landwehr
January 6, 1935 — March 2, 2016
She was born in Kaukauna to Martha and Erv Borree on January 6, 1935. In 1957, she married her devoted and loving husband Richard Landwehr with whom she raised four children and shared 59 wonderful years.
“Von” or “Vonnie,” as she was affectionately known, attended UW-Madison’s School of Pharmacy and was one of only two women in her graduating class. She worked as a licensed pharmacist for 45 years, primarily at Grube’s, a family owned pharmacy on Sheboygan’s north side.
Vonnie was a remarkable, loyal and wise woman of many talents, with a terrific sense of humor, an incredibly generous spirit and an immense capacity to love. She was an award-winning quilter who loved gardening, loons, sunsets, the Wisconsin Badgers, the Chicago Cubs and going up north with her extended family. Von loved spending Saturday mornings with her coffee ladies at McDonald’s, a ritual of friendship that stood the test of time for more than 35 years. She was an avid reader and walker who logged five miles every day. Her favorite route was along Lake Michigan and she especially enjoyed taking a break during her daily power walk to read her book on a jetty.
While she generously gave her time as a volunteer to many organizations, spending time with her family was Von’s greatest joy. She was known for making every occasion special, whether at a backyard party on the 4th of July or Christmas Eve at “Gran’s house,” which was a treasured tradition for her seven grandchildren. Regardless of the occasion, no one ever left Von’s house hungry.
Von was loved immensely and is survived by her husband Richard; children Martha (Doug) Leppanen, Laura (Patrick) Planton, Robert (Karen) Landwehr and David (Ann) Landwehr; grandchildren Elizabeth (Brad) Frias, Katherine (Luke) Schroeder, John Leppanen, Grace Leppanen, Eric Landwehr, Eleanor Landwehr and Emily Landwehr; and siblings Judy Borree, John (Betty) Borree and Richard (Rosie) Borree. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Margaret Kilgas; and great-grandson Patrick Schroeder. Von was very much looking forward to the birth of a great-grandchild, Baby Frias, this summer. In addition, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family too numerous to name will deeply miss Vonnie’s kindness, love, laughter and generosity.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Sharon Richardson Hospice for making the last day of Von’s life comfortable and peaceful.
Von was an active member of Holy Name Church, 818 Huron Avenue, where a visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, March 7. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Vonnie’s memory can be made to Sharon Richardson Hospice, W2850 WI-28, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 or St. Vincent de Paul, 4215 WI-42, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Yvonne's arrangements.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Yvonne B. Landwehr, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Holy Name Catholic Church
Memorial Mass
Holy Name Catholic Church
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors