Judy Finger, age 73, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a brief illness. Judy was born on May 29, 1943 in Green Bay, WI to the late Luella and Clarence Sawyer. Judy graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1960 and obtained her first degree as a Med Tech, working in different labs throughout the US, before returning to Green Bay in 1970. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay in 1975 and again in 1985 with a Masters in Community Human Services (social work). She met Donald Finger while they attended UWGB University - Year For Action Program in 1971. They were married on May 26, 1973. While in Green Bay, she worked for New Concepts Foundation. She moved to Gillette, Shawano and Gresham while working for the Menominee Indian Tribe. Judy also worked for Shawano County and Menominee County until 1987. The family moved to Mosinee where Judy worked for Marathon County Department of Social Services, where she retired in 2000 as a Supervisor. She returned to work from 2004 to 2009 working in Group Homes for the Handicapped. She formally retired in 2009 when she began traveling to Florida every winter. She moved to Wausau in 2014. She enjoyed playing cards, talking with friends and family and gardening. She is survived by her husband Donald Finger of Wausau and her daughter Jolene Finger of Mosinee. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Luella Sawyer; and her half-brother, Robert Sipper. A celebration of Judy's life will be Friday June 10, 2016 at 1201 W. Stewart Ave, Marathon Park, located in the Meeting Hall building (next to the Little Red School House), from 3pm to 8pm. Judy was loved by many and will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched and those who were blessed to cross her path. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.HonorOne.com