Beverly Statz

WAUNAKEE-Beverly "Bev" Marie Bischoff Statz, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born in Madison on March 2, 1934, to Herman and Mabel (Penn) Bischoff. Bev married Thomas "Tom" Statz on August 4, 1960, and together they raised seven children. She relied on her strong faith in God and was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church where for many years she loved to sing in the choir. Bev graduated from Deforest High School in 1952, where she excelled playing clarinet. She worked at SEARS in the accounting department and did bookkeeping for TomSil Builders. She and Tom also operated the Hofbrau Haus in Waunakee. She loved to cook and bake for her family always serving meals on her favorite china. She passed down many of her recipes to her kids and grandkids. When she was not riding dirt bikes with her young children, Bev also enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and polka dancing. She was very proud of all of her children. Thanks for setting the standard, mom.

Bev is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Thomas; her seven children, Dennis (Laurie), Matt (Jonie), Diane (Bruce) Miller, Mary (Bill) O'Connell, Pam Whalen, Penny (Tim) Gessler, and Robin (Ali); her grandchildren, Shane (Alyssa Jax) and Alex Statz, Leah and Cole Statz, Haley, Hannah and Hudson Miller, Danny (Natalie), Shaun (Erin), Patrick and Caitlin O'Connell, Quinn and Alexis (Matt Brady) Whalen; Nate, Zach, Alex Gessler and Krisi (Brian) Stark, and Melody Statz; and her great grandchildren; Dylan O'Connell, Charlie O'Connell and Brecken Stark. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon Pavey (Bob); her brothers-in-law, Bennie Olson, Richard (Veronica) Statz, Roger (Betty) Statz, and James (Kathy) Statz; her sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Ivan) Frank, Catherine Keller, and Shirley Statz. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Virginia Olson; her in-laws, George and Clara Statz; her brothers-in-law, Donnie Statz, Danny Statz, and Don Keller; and sister-in-law, Terri Statz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015, at 11:00 am at St. John's Catholic Church, Waunakee, WI. Friends and family may call at the church on Thursday, May 28, 2015, from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Agrace Hospice or to St. John's Parish Waunakee.
Heartfelt thank yous to Anna, Mary Kay & Diana. A special thank you to Msgr. James Gunn and the staff at Agrace Hospice Care and UW Palliative Care.

Mom periodically had trouble with us, but we are pretty sure she enjoyed it. Thank you, Beverly, for 55 fabulous years. Love you today and forever. Tom and the kids.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home
5785 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI