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Racine resident Joyce Leffler, pictured in 2018, is remembered for her zeal and zest for life, which folded in all she crossed paths with, with Leffler famously bringing strangers-turned-friends into the family home for meals and socializing. Leffler died Nov. 5 at age 85 from COVID-19, her family said.
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RACINE — Much can be said about Joyce E. Leffler, fondly remembered in the community as a headlining former Mrs. Wisconsin, a realtor, community pillar, political fundraiser and friend to all with whom she crossed paths.
“Joyce had a charm, wit, and undying love to those who were her friends and family,” her children said in an email following her death on Nov. 5 at age 85 from COVID-19. “She was simply an amazing mom, filled with a zest and zeal for life, all bundled up into one marvelous package. She was the first to compliment a person and make them feel good. This included family and friends – and even total stran ....

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