Obituaries

Genevieve “Ginger” (Popanz) Niebuhr passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 from a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born February 13, 1947, to C. Ward and Gladys (Edwards) Popanz. She grew up and graduated from Evansville High School. She attended Marquette University and graduated from the School of Dental Hygiene. She worked 47 years as a dental hygienist for L. Riley McCormick, Associated Dentists and Dr. Paul Maggio.

She met and married Robert Niebuhr in November 1968. They had two sons, Michael & Bradley (Nicole & granddaughter Sami).

She is survived by husband Robert, sons Michael & Bradley, daughter in law Nicole, granddaughter Sami, sisters Elizabeth (Andy) Morrissette & Kathleen (Steve) Jansen, brother Joseph Popanz, sister-in-law Beverly (Mike) Nalty and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents C. Ward & Gladys Popanz, sister Mary (Ed) Kuhlow.

She loved baking, cooking, reading, playing games on her iPad, word search, puzzles, and crocheted many shell stitch Afghan blankets by hand for wedding and baby gifts.

There will be a celebration of life at Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 1-3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin online at https://donate.cancer.org/g/bunvzwblmldmwqaqiohxrfyp/directed or by mail at American Cancer Society, Attn: Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin, P.O. Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Our family would like to thank the staff of Agrace Hospice and Oak Park Place for providing excellent care to Ginger while she was there with you.

“Mom - you were always there for us, our family and friends. You always put everyone else first and would do anything for anyone at any time. We were truly blessed to have you as our mother.” -Love, Mike & Brad

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.