Betty Jane

Kauger

Betty Jane (Puksich) Kauger, of Sheboygan Falls, was welcomed into the arms of angels on Thursday, November 5, 2026. She was born in Sheboygan on July 21, 1940 to the late Ambrose Puksich and Margaret (Schroeder) Puksich. Betty attended St. Dominic Grade School and graduated from North High School in Sheboygan. On April 3, 1965 she was untied in marriage to Marvin (Red) Kauger. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1996.

Betty was a hard worker all of her life. She was employed at Richardson Bro’s Furniture, Sheboygan area Lutheran High School and West Side Bakery. Betty was strong in her faith, and was a devoted member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Betty loved fishing and hunting deer in her younger years. She loved baking and cooking foods for family and friends. Her family fondly remembers her making Potica bread, a traditional Slovenian pastry, which took effort from many family members to be successful. Betty will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The world could use more people like Betty.

Betty is survived by her son, Rick Kauger, of Sheboygan, her step-daughter Sandra Zill, also of Sheboygan, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother George (Lois) Puksich; and her sisters-in-law Jacqueline and Susan Puksich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her daughter Karen; her brothers John, Ambrose Jr., Steve, James, Joseph and Anthony Puksich; her sisters Marianne Wuestenhagen, Kathy Hiebing, and Louise Neils; her sisters-in-law Betty and Karen Puksich; and her brothers-in-law Ervin Wuestenhagen, David Hiebing, and Bernard Neils.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Pine Haven Assisted Living Home, Eden Brook Assisted Living Home, and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their care of Betty and her family. Their warmth and compassion will not be forgotten.

A funeral service will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1634 Illinois Ave, Sheboygan, on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with Pastor Don Johnson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Sheboygan immediately following services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sheboygan VFW, Post 9156.