Ella Platek passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Loving mother of Lance (Deanna) Platek and Barbi Huckstorf. Proud grandmother of Danielle. Dear sister of Elsie (the late Frank) Gnand, Horst (Jean) Friese, Monika (Tom) Melita, Hanna Klug, Peter (Cindy) Friese, Rosie (Jeff) Mazoch, Bill Friese and Linda (John) Fuchs. Ella is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Emma Friese.

Funeral services for Ella will be held on Saturday March 21st,2026 at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home Menomonee Falls. A visitation will begin at 10:30 until the time of a memorial service at 11:30 am

If desired memorials to Redeem and Restore or the Washington County Humane Society are appreciated.