RACINE - Cheryl Lynn Putzer, 46, passed away on February 4, 2014 following a valiant to the last breath battle with cancer. She was born on September 7, 1967, and was a lifetime resident of Racine. On November 11, 1983 she was married to Donald E. Putzer. Cheryl was proud of her life's work of doing whatever was necessary to take care of her family. In addition to caring for the home, Cheryl worked at Hi-O Headquarters for many years. She enjoyed playing in several pool, dart, and softball leagues, and was known to be an excellent 1st baseman. Cheryl would want all of her friends to know that she fought very hard to beat her cancer and never gave up. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Donald Putzer; her children: Amanda (Jose) Gonzales and Joe Long; grandchildren: Alaina and Braiden Kruchten; Step grandchildren: Jose Jr, Angel, Saryna, Stevie; mother: Lynn (Bob) Leisner; brother and sister: Kenny (Lynn Tyson) Vorlob and Kim Vorlob also step brothers: Elliot, Allan, Robbie Leisner; As well as many other relatives and friends, including her special aunts, Gladys Sems and Mary Vorlob. She was preceded in death by her father: Kenneth Vorlob Sr.; grandparents Carl and Mary Whiting and Norma and Delbert Vorlob; brothers-in-law: Michael Putzer and Jon Putzer; niece and nephew: Kailyn and Joshua Putzer. Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Visitation will begin at 1pm and be followed by her funeral service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be directed to Educators Credit Union. Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory 4600 County Line Rd. 262-552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com