Violet Strnad-Pivo Obituary
We bid farewell to Violet Strnad-Pivo in Madison, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 9, 2026 at the age of 99. Violet touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Violet Strnad-Pivo to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Benes and Ruth Benes; her grandparents, John and Pauline Steinkraus; her husbands, John Strnad and Joseph Pivo; and her stepchildren, Joe Jr. and Pam.
She is survived by: her children, Joan Richner (Bill), Judy Strnad (Pat), John Strnad (Kathy) and Jeff Strnad (Stacy); her stepdaughter-in-law Bridget Pivo; her grandchildren, Mark Richner (Evie), Tom Richner (Steph), Kristin Canniff (Jake), Johnny Strnad (Annie), Travis Strnad (Bianca), Jordyn Heller (Allison) and Nate Strnad (Agata); her stepgrandchildren, Jim Pivo (Tracy) and Kim White (Andy); her great grandchildren, Norah Lee and Twyla Richner; and her stepgrandchildren, Luka, Beckett Canniff, John, James, Charlie, Olivia Strnad, Elva Strnad, Sawyer, Sutton Heller, Ethan, Riley Pivo and Connor White. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
