Jeanette K. Katzenberg, 87 of Genoa City, WI, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Daughter of the late Lester and Kathleen (Brand) Zastrow, Jeanette was born on April 27th, 1937, in Chicago, IL. On February 14, 1953, she was united in marriage with Robert Katzenberg in Pell Lake, WI. She received a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a master's degree in education from UW-Racine.

Longtime resident of Genoa City, Jeanette was a committed, involved, and beloved member of her community. She taught at Brookwood School for 35 years, was on the Genoa City Library Board, was a member of the Garden Club, and was voted Genoa City's Citizen of the Year in 2005 by the Lion's Club. Her life was guided by her faith, and Jeanette was deeply engaged with her church. Faith First UCC, formerly known as First Congregational UCC, was blessed to have Jeanette as a Sunday school teacher, organist, choir director, and council member for many years.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Mark (Liane) Katzenberg, Brenda (Tom) Ruenz, and Dianne (Wally) Swanson; siblings, Lester (Barbara) Zastrow Jr., Kathleen (Dennis) Kelcourse, and Alan (Cindy) Zastrow; as well as 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In death, she is reunited with her husband, Bob; parents, Lester and Kathleen; son, Bradley Katzenberg; and great-grandson, Crew Robert Roth.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00AM at First Faith UCC, 624 Park St., Genoa City, WI, 53128. Memorials can be directed to Faith First UCC. Online condolences at haaselockwoodfhs.com. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Genoa City is honored to serve the Katzenberg family.