LaVon Joyce Puttkamer, nee Phelps, age 93, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Complete Care at Jefferson Meadows Nursing Home in Baraboo.
LaVon was born on February 16, 1933, in Greenwood, to Frank and Edna (Fry) Phelps. She graduated from Baraboo High School. LaVon was united in marriage to Arthur Puttkamer on January 27, 1952, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Together, they shared 38 years of marriage and operated a dairy farm until Arthur’s passing in 1990. LaVon continued to operate their farm until she retired in 1995.
LaVon was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo, where she enjoyed serving as a Sunday School teacher. She was also involved in 4-H, Homemakers, and the Wisconsin Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders (WAWHSL), where she promoted seat belt use and child passenger safety, including the use of car seats.
LaVon is survived by her sons, Mike Puttkamer of Baraboo and Randy (Diane) Puttkamer of Baraboo; grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Williams, Jason (Jenny) Puttkamer, Joshua Puttkamer, Tyrone (Pam) Puttkamer, Eliza Banks, and Mandi (Eddie) Bue; great-grandchildren, August, Jackson, Layla, Jake, Jace, Livia, Codey (Maislee), Allie, Maddie, and Paige; great-great children, Marlow, Cameron, and Nora; other relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents; many siblings; granddaughter-in-law, Sarah Puttkamer; and grandson-in-law, Steve Banks.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home, with Pastor Bradley Pearson officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Private inurnment will take place at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice and Jefferson Meadows for their kindness and compassionate care.