Vivian Prinz (nee LaRosa) passed away peacefully on October 18, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. 

Vivian is survived by her husband of 68 years, Russell and her two daughters Linda (Jerry) Kirkeeng and Carol (Angel) Fontanez. Vivian also left a legacy of 12 grandchildren, Vicki (Scott) Hirschfeld, Mathew Eide, Nathan (Carrie) Eide, Ben Eide (fiancée Jamie), Courtney (Anthony) Korselt, Peter (Katie) Eide, Stephanie (Ben) Bauer, Melody (Tim) Hurst, Jeremy (Romi) Eide, Amy Eide, Aaron Eide, 21 great children and 1 great, great child with one more on the way. She is preceded in death by her mother Irene Greenwald, father Anthony La Rosa, grandson Mark Eide, and son-in-law Gary Eide.

Visitation Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK-CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, 13235 W. Capitol Dr in Brookfield from 10AM until time of the Funeral Service at 11AM. Private family burial to follow.

The family wishes to thank the nurses in the Froedert Hospital Surgical ICU and the compassionate volunteers like harpist Ruth and counselor Marilyn who shared their own dedication to comforting others with light and love. 

If desired, memorials can be made in Vivian’s honor to the Sunset Playhouse or Germantown Public Library.

Born to an Italian father and German mother, Vivian was a strong woman who told it like it was. Her great candor was met with intense dedication to her family. A great supporter of all of her family, a visit with Vivian was filled with getting to know you and the happenings in your life. Vivian had a remarkable capacity for keeping all her family in her heart at all times.

During her last seven years at the Gables in Germantown, WI, Vivian continued her zest for life as a vocal proponent of all residents, fully participating in the various activities offered and leading exercise classes until her final days. 

While 87 years somehow doesn’t seem enough, her family is grateful to have spent Vivian’s final days supporting her as she supported us. Her presence will always be felt and forever missed.