Margot Griesbach, age 64, of Mequon, died at home on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a 20-month battle with glioblastoma. Margot handled this terrible disease with the same dignity and grace with which she lived her life; she was truly an inspiration to many.

Those left behind to cherish Margot’s memory include her husband of 44 years, Daniel; sons Brian (Carla) Griesbach and David (Leigh) Griesbach; grandsons Max Westfield, Liam Griesbach and Brooks Griesbach, granddaughter Sophia Griesbach; as well as her sisters Marsha Anderson and Michelle Madl-Jones. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Susan Katrosits and Judith Koenings; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and other family and friends. Margot was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Dorothy (Sukowatey) Madl, and her parents-in-law, William and Joan (Fleissner) Griesbach.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 4:00pm until time of Vigil Service at 7:00pm at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 10280 N. Pt. Washington Rd., Mequon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday October 12 at 10:00 am at Lumen Christi Parish, 2750 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon Please meet at church. The church mass will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@LCYouTube 

Margot will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

Margot had numerous interests and special pastimes. She enjoyed baking, traveling, walks with friends, Mahjong and similar games, but her true passion was golf. She was an active member of North Shore Country Club for over 23 years and had countless friendships there.

Margot was truly the heart and soul of her family. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a source of inspiration, unwavering support, and boundless love. Love and relationship were Margot’s “superpower”; hers was a life filled with extreme kindness, selfless generosity, and love for others, but especially love for her children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margot’s name to the Village of Thiensville Park Improvement Fund, 250 Elm Street, Thiensville, WI 53092 to help fund the construction of a children’s “SplashPad” would be appreciated.

Margot’s family would like to thank the staff and oncology team at Froedtert/MCW for their compassionate care, with special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Connelly and her entire team.