Joanne H. Bulkow, age 90, of Sheboygan, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. Nicholas Hospital. She was born in Sheboygan on May 24, 1935, to the late Herman and Elonora Mueller Stichert.
She attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan Central High School. On November 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Clifford Bulkow at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Clifford preceded Joanne in death in 1996.
Joanne was employed at Ross Glove in her earlier years, then was a homemaker, and then she was a Customer Service Representative at Vollrath Company until her retirement. She enjoyed reading books, crossword puzzles, watching sports, and attending races at Road America, The Milwaukee Mile, and the Indianapolis 500. Joanne also loved to go bowling with her friends on Monday nights.
Survivors include her son, Clifford Bulkow, of Sheboygan; two brothers-in-law, Leonard (Dorothy) Bulkow, of Wisconsin Rapids, and Butch Karbe, of Sheboygan. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her sister, Noreen Karbe.
A funeral service for Joanne will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden Terrace Mausoleum Chapel at Lutheran Cemetery.
“To my mom: I know a speedway in the sky where brave young drivers thunder by. Love you mom. Thanks for a lifetime of memories. I love you with all my heart.” -Your son Mark, and your furry friend, Winston.
Cemetery
Date: Monday Jul 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Garden Terrace Mausoleum [map]