Genevieve Wild, age 89 of Belleville passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Girlies Manor in Mount Horeb, with family at her side. She was born on November 22, 1928, in Waunakee to her parents, John and Anna (Haeusler) Miller, as one of nine children.

On June 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to William Wild. The couple lived in Belleville for many years, and Gen worked at Lehnherr's store and later the Belleville State Bank, from where she retired. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Gen was known for her baking, positive attitude, and infectious smile. She loved and cherished her family and will be greatly missed.

Genevieve is survived by her children, William (Linda) Wild and Kathy (Dan) Bowlby; grandchildren, Troy (Tena) Wild and Evie Grgurich; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Haley and Braxton Wild; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie in 2014; and siblings, Florence, Martin, Caroline, Robert, Pauline, John, Jerry and Herbert.

A memorial service to celebrate Gen's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 338 S. Harrison Street, Belleville, WI, with the Rev. Michael Moon officiating. A gathering will precede the memorial service from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Belleville.

The family would like to thank Dr. Melissa Stiles, Dr. Jensena Carlson, Carey Belvins, and the staffs of UW-Health Belleville Family Medicine, AgraceHospiceCare, Inc., and Girlie's Manor for the kind and compassionate care given to mom.

Memorials are suggested to Girlie's Manor or Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.

The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of Belleville is assisting the family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.