Connie R. (Ellerman) Staudinger, age 67, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence.

Connie was born on August 9, 1954 in Manitowoc to the late John and Helen (Konopacki) Ellerman.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972.  On September 7, 1974, Connie married Bernard Staudinger at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  She spent her career working a variety of bookkeeping and office manager positions until her retirement in 2011.  Connie loved gardening, crafting, restoring old furniture, and spending time at the cottage.  Above all else, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include Connie's husband of 47 years, Bernie; daughter, Nicole (George) Schanilec, son, Ryan (Amanda) Staudinger; four grandchildren, Ethan & Owen Schanilec, Luciana & Elizabeth Staudinger; beloved furbabies, Katy & Sophie; 10 siblings, Jane (Ron) Stadelman, Micki (Joe) Koschnik, John (Dianne) Ellerman, Sandy (Dale) Koch, Sue (Ed) Grenier, Diane Disch, Christie Kaderabek, Jim (Mary) Ellerman, Bonnie (Jeff) Mueller, and Mike Ellerman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Nancy (Rod) Hibbard, Nancy Staudinger; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Ellerman, and two brothers-in-law, Dick Kaderabek and Ron Staudinger.

Memorial services will be held at Noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Deacon Alan Boeldt officiating.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Following the memorial service, a reception for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon.  To submit online condolences to the family, please visit www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Connie's name.

Connie's family would like to extend their appreciation to the Aurora At Home Hospice nurses, Jayne and Tess, for the comfort and personal care given to her.

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories." ~ Author unknown

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.