Penny Leah

(Curry) Hafenstein

Penny (Curry) Hafenstein, 70, of Lake Mills, formerly of Black River Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 21, 2017 after a short but very tough battle with cancer.

Mom was affiliated with the Girl Scouts of America for 30+ years and received numerous awards, including the Virginia Carter Memorial Award in 1989 for years of service. This award honors those who assist others in their advancement and self development for community service. Sounds just like our mom.

Mom also spent many years waitressing, including 29 years at Pine Knoll, doing a job she loved and did so well. She was well known for her friendliness and excellent service to customers, many of who became her friends. She knew pretty much everyone in Lake Mills.

Mom's favorite things to do were watching her beloved Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, doing logic puzzles, crossword puzzles, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Penny will be forever missed by her husband and soul mate of 44 years, Tom; one daughter, Gina (Duane) Donnelly; two sons, Rick (Melissa) Hafenstein, Eric (Tricia) Hafenstein; grandchildren, Amanda, Jacob, Brett, Mason, Olivia, Gavin, Evan, and Carver; great grandchildren, Aubree, Brooks, Reed and soon-to-be Mia.

She will always be lovingly remembered by sisters, Cheri Fisher, Melody (Dale) Shadis, Laurie (David) Egeline; brothers, Jack Curry, Mark (Karen Swanson) Curry; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews, who will be forever grateful for their time with her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Lorraine (Imby) Curry and a brother, Kent, who we are sure met her at the gates with open arms to welcome her home.

Mom was not a complainer and always had more concern for others than herself. She did not want people feeling sorry or sad for her for what she was going through, so to respect that there will be a Celebration of her Life on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Lake Mills American Legion Post #67 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

It would mean a lot to her to see everyone in their favorite Packers and/or Brewers apparel.

Any donations can be made to the Jefferson County Rainbow Hospice or to the family to be donated to the area Girl Scouts.

The family would like to thank the UW Carbone Center, the Johnson Creek Cancer Center and Rainbow Hospice for all their help, guidance and support.

We would also like to thank friends and family for their thoughts and prayers during these last few months.

Rest in peace mom; we are so thankful you are no longer in pain.

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