Stephanie M. Wuestneck, 55, of Holmdel, died on Monday, January 29.

Stephanie was born in Brooklyn, NY to Virginia and the late Arthur Willie. At the age of 5, the family moved to Lakewood, where Stephanie was raised. She graduated from Lakewood High School, where she met her high school sweetheart who became her loving husband, Josh. Stephanie continued her studies and graduated from Georgian Court University. After college, she and her husband moved to the Atlantic City area, where she taught kindergarten for a few years. They later moved to Toms River, and then finally settled in Holmdel.

Known for her unwavering strength and infectious positivity, Stephanie faced life with a fighting spirit that inspired everyone around her. She loved cooking, owls, reading, going overboard for Christmas, traveling, the pool, her dogs, and life in general. She was the life of all parties.  Stephanie proudly embraced her title as the “funniest mom on the planet,” and her love for her kids knew no bounds.  Most of all, her life revolved around spending time with her family.

She is predeceased by her father, Arthur Willie, and her brother, Christopher Willie.

Surviving along with her mother Virginia Willie is her beloved husband Josh Wuestneck, their children Christopher Wuestneck of Holmdel, NJ, Victoria Wuestneck of Stamford, CT, and Jonathan Wuestneck of Golden, CO, also surviving is her sister Karyn Delmont, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She will be missed dearly by many but forever remembered and in our hearts.

Services for Stephanie will be held privately.