In loving memory of

Virginia "Ginny" Sylvester
January 21, 2012

Virginia "Ginny" E. Sylvester, 60, Green Bay, passed away at her home where she loved to be on Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was born on June 27, 1951 in Green Bay to Hugo and Betty (Van Loon) Salzsieder. Ginny and Ray Sylvester were high school sweethearts and married on August 29, 1970 in Green Bay. Ginny loved her pets and all animals. She liked to take walks. She enjoyed making other people happy and was a friend to all. Ginny was a great wife, mom, daughter and aunt. She was a staunch Democrat all of her life.

Surviving are her loving husband, Ray; her son, Jake Sylvester of Green Bay; her mother, Betty Salzsieder; two sisters, Carol (Ned) Cain and Linda (Matt) Rowley; a brother, Ted (Michelle) Salzsieder; nieces, Chelsea, Brianna, Mandy, Tanya and Kara; nephews, Nevin, Alan, Jeremy, Chad, Derek and Spencer; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald (Karen) Sylvester, Perry (Rosie) Sylvester, Steve (Terry) Sylvester, Bill (Penni) Sylvester and Julie (Doug) Johnson; her godchild, Chelsea Salzsieder; her close friend and confidante, Gina; her beloved pets, Rocky, Molly, Scooter, Olive, Bubbles and Cuddles.
She was preceded in death by her father, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Millie Sylvester and her favorite little smushy face grandpup, Rosie.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Lyndahl Funeral Home from 4 pm until the funeral service at 7 pm. Interment will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. A memorial fund has been established in Ginny's name.

Thank you to her special heroes, Jeremy and Melissa.

Tributes

Jake Sylvester wrote on Jun 27, 2012:

"Happy 61st birthday MOM. We all miss you and wish you were here. Love Jake"

Roger Schmechel wrote on Jan 24, 2012:

"Jake..I know now where you get that pleasant smile. Your Mom was for sure a wonderful lady..My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Roger Schmechel (your McDonalds buddy) "

Holly & Jason Sulewski wrote on Jan 24, 2012:

"Ray, I will always think of Ginny's beautiful smile, sense of humor, kindness and her love of animals. She was such a sweet lady. I am so glad we got to visit with the two of you this past summer. I will treasure that memory! Take care, Ray and Jake, we will be thinking of you. "

Katy Simon wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Ray and Jake your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ginny will be remembered as a loving woman with so many gifts. May the good times and good memories help you through the hard times. Just know that if you ever need anything I am here. God Bless You All- Katy, Patrick, Morgan and Logan Simon"

Gary & Diane Janssen wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Our deepest sympathy to the family"

Jake Sylvester wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Ginny (Mom)- We will always love you. You will never be forgotten. To those offering prayers, thoughts and condolences we appreciate it greatly. Ginny was and always will be a shining example of how we should all treat each other. Thank you again."

Wes and Debbie Therrian wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Ray and Jake, You know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're glad we saw her out at the campground in Spring. If you need anything, please let us know. Wes and Debbie Therrian"

Laura Peche and the Peche Family wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Ray, Jake, and family - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ginny will always be a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She always made us feel welcome! Please know if you need anything we are there for you. Loving Thoughts - The Peche's"

Barbara Fredrick wrote on Jan 23, 2012:

"Oh, how I will miss her sweet, beautiful face, and her cheery "Good morning, Barb!" as she called to me from their deck. She was a very, very special neighbor. I will never forget her! My heart, and love, and prayers go out to her entire family, especially Ray and Jake. Sincerely, Barb Fredrick "