Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Wally Messerschmidt, age 81, of Winneconne, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at home. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Rudolph and Mary Freund. Wally was married to Benjamin Messerschmidt for 61 years and he preceded her in death.
Wally is survived by five children, Steve (Barb) Messerschmidt, Sue (Gary) Lee, Tom (Lori) Messerschmidt, Jim (Geri) Messerschmidt, Pat (Jill) Messerschmidt; and daughter-in-law, Jill Messerschmidt. She is further survived by Cindy (Messerschmidt) Krueger; her grandchildren, Peter (Jennifer) Messerschmidt, Nicole Lee, Justen Last, Jason (Kristie) Last, Jonathan Last, Michelle Messerschmidt, Megan (Brian) Friedauer, Ben (Marci) Messerschmidt, Michael, Matthew, and Marcus Messerschmidt, Will Messerschmidt, Amanda and Abby Messerschmidt; eight great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Kirstin (Mike) Nowak, Nicholas, and Samantha Larson; one sister, Rosemary Bodah; three sisters-in-law, Lola, Emma, and Betty Freund; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Wally was also preceded in death by two sons, William and Michael Messerschmidt; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and John Last; one granddaughter, Stacy Messerschmidt; and five brothers and sisters, Alex, Melvin, Rudy, Esther, and Priscilla.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial Mass will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Dr., Winneconne, with Fr. William Van De Kreeke and Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday at the church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Ed and Kathy Crowley wrote on September 29, 2012
Sorry to hear of Wally's passing. Always thought she was a nice person. Our thoughts are with you.
David Freund---Oklahoma wrote on September 24, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss--your mom was so nice to me while I was growing up. She was the best of the best and she is in my prayers
Kim & Sandie Baugrud wrote on September 24, 2012
We are saddened to hear of Wally's passing, She was a dear friend who will be missed very much. Our prayers for her and the family in thes trying times. Sorry, no time to drive to Winneconne, but thoughts are vith her. Kim
Linda Breaker wrote on September 24, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss and all of ours, the road trips were always fun and her happiness over Aron Rogers waving to her will never be forgotten,she now has no more pain and join her family above watching over all of us!
Deb and Dennis Lewis wrote on September 23, 2012
We are sorry for your loss, but know that she is now at peace. We will miss her and will always remember how she was such a hugh part of our family's life. We can already hear her, mom and Susie laughing at "nothing". We will miss her memorial mass but will have your entire family in our prayers.
Lynn Klemmer wrote on September 21, 2012
Dear Geri and family - I am thinking of you and wishing you peace. My sympathy and prayers to you, your husband and Will . Lynn
Jane Kinney wrote on September 21, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Her smile, sense of humor will be greatly missed. She was loved by so many people. I smile to think of what she, mom and "the girls" are doing now!!!!!