Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Helen Evelyn Merry
Omro, WI
Helen Evelyn (Peaslee) Merry went to eternal peace on October 12, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Elmo C. Merry, Omro.
Helen was born December 11, 1923, in Gillingham, WI, to Raymond and Vera Peaslee, and was married to Elmo on May 4, 1944.
She is survived by her husband; sister, Carol Kraska, Richland Center; brother, Gordon (Creola) Peaslee, Boscobel; and two sons, Arthur R. (Jean) Merry, Oshkosh; and Carroll E. (Jean) Merry, Germantown. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Warren.
She was the loved grandmother of seven: Elizabeth (Richard) Turnage, St. Cloud; Victoria Merry, Houston, TX; Anne (Jason) Rosenau, Neenah; JaNelle Merry, Portage; Jennifer Hargraves, Hartford; Jeffrey (Maria) Rash, Stuttgart, Germany; and, Scott (Cindy) Rash, Elgin, IL. She will be sadly missed by 11 great- grandchildren and one great-great grandson; and one great-grand-dog.
In their early married life, Helen and Elmo farmed on English Ridge near Richland Center. They moved to the Oshkosh area in 1954 where she subsequently devoted her life to her husband and sons.
Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Omro. She was actively involved in Winnebago County Extension Homemakers and the Wee Three 4-H Club. She also served many years in the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, and was very much involved in the Omro Women's Service League and assisted for many years with voter registration and elections in Omro. She was also active for 20 years with the Red Cross.
A Funeral Service for Helen will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, with Pastor Ed Slusser officiating. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday at Mueller Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until the service.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Pratt Funeral Service in Richland Center. Interment will be at Bloom City Cemetery immediately following the service. A Visitation will be on Saturday at Pratt Funeral Service from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Helen's family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Wisconsin Chapter, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St. P.O. Box 250
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Please submit online condolences to
www.muellrfuneralhomeinc.com
Steve Glascock wrote on October 16, 2009
Carroll and Family,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Philip and Ann Mittelstaedt wrote on October 15, 2009
May the grace of God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead
Gene Vaughan wrote on October 15, 2009
Carroll,
You and your family have my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Evelyn Merry wrote on October 15, 2009
Carroll,
Please accept this note of sympathy to you and your family from the Randy Fransen family in Decatur, IL. Based on her obituary, your mother appeared to be a very busy and community minded lady. Based upon how her son treats other people, I would say that she will be missed as a very dear mother. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Randal S. Fransen, AFM
Dave Willhite-FCS of IL wrote on October 15, 2009
Dear Family,
Although I have never met your loved one, I know what kind of lady she must have been, because of the her son, Carroll, that I have had the pleasure to meet and work with on several occassions.
I truly want you to know that you have my sincerest sympathy. You will be in my prayers over the days to come. May God Bless you all.
Gary Balke wrote on October 15, 2009
Carroll, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the many pleasant memories of your Mom.
Steve & Kathy Farr wrote on October 15, 2009
Carroll,
We are saddened to hear of your mother's death. May the comfort of family and friends help you through the saddness of loss as you celebrate your mother's life.