Gisela K. Thomaschek

Gisela “Gigi” K. Thomaschek, aged 81, of Waukesha, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1944, in Germany, she was the cherished daughter of Helmut and Hildegard Bolk. Gigi dedicated many years of her life to her family business, Bolk Printing.

Her passions included camping, boating, gardening, and cooking, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Gigi is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Bernhart “Ben” Thomaschek; their two children, Steve (Nancy) Thomaschek and Sandy (Dave) Stepanski; as well as her grandchildren, Alex (Alyssa) Thomaschek, Kara (Adam) Lincoln, Scott Lincoln, Kassie (Logan) Hammer, Sarina Stepanski, and Angie Stepanski and great-grandchildren, Jack, Ethan, Annika, and Dominik. She will also be missed by her brother Helmut Jr. (Sue) Bolk, nephew Bryan (Aprilanne) Bolk, niece Tami (Luis Cabral) Bolk, great niece and nephews, Maya, Xander and Malcom and other relatives and friends. Gigi was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 AM at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, located at 1110 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gisela Thomaschek may be made to the Dementia Society of America, either by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at (https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate).