Yauch, Brenda S.Brenda S. Yauch, age 63, a Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.Brenda was born on June 17, 1950 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Clarence and Beatrice (Smith) Barlett. She graduated from Sheboygan High School and worked at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for 30 years until she retired due to illness. On May 13, 1973 she married Charles R. Yauch Sr. In Zion, IL. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2011. Brenda was an avid animal lover and enjoyed gardening.Survivors include four sons: Charles Yauch Jr. and his wife Kathy, Two Rivers, Christopher Yauch and his significant other Roxanne Jacquart, Two Rivers, Cory Yauch and his wife Bobbie, Manitowoc, Thomas Troyer, Maryland; one daughter: Cathleen Yauch, Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren: Zach, Devin, Dennis, Cheyenne, Misty, Christopher, Cory, Cody, Justine, Chandler, Charles III, Payton, Kailee; 4 great grandchildren: Ethan, Amiya, Nikita and Drake; one brother-in-law: Martin Yauch and his wife Diane, Manitowoc; and one special friend: Alice Wehe, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Clarence Jr. and Charles; two brothers-in-law: Dennis and Willaim Yauch.Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial of Brenda's cremated remains to take place at a later date.The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Barb and Judy for their many visits during the last two months as well as Pam for being wonderful co-workers and friends. They would also like to thank North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center staff and the Aurora Visiting Nurses for all their care and compassion.