Irma A. Jeserig, 96, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
She was born on April 24, 1915, in Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Matilda (nee Wichtel) Lemke. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to John Jeserig. The couple came to the United States in 1949 and settled in Milwaukee. John preceded Irma in death on August 10, 1978.
Irma was a member of the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum, Berliner Bears in Milwaukee and was a volunteer for many years at German Fest in Milwaukee. Irma enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint.
Those Irma leaves behind to cherish her memory include her son, Dennis (Pamela) Jeserig of Kewaskum; two grandchildren, Christopher (Jill) Jeserig and Daniel (Stacy) Jeserig; four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Jackson, Parker and Leah Jeserig; a sister, Trudchen Krueger of Germany, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerhardt and Bruno Lemke.
Funeral services for Irma were held at noon on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive in Kewaskum. Rev. Timothy Henning officiated and burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.
Relatives and friends called at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Lucas Lutheran Church are appreciated.
The Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum was entrusted with Irma’s arrangements.
Irma’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Henning and Pastor Swenson of St. Lucas Lutheran Church for their visits and to Dr. Mosley and the Samaritan Health Center staff for the care provided to Irma.
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She was born on April 24, 1915, in Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Matilda (nee Wichtel) Lemke. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to John Jeserig. The couple came to the United States in 1949 and settled in Milwaukee. John preceded Irma in death on August 10, 1978.
Irma was a member of the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum, Berliner Bears in Milwaukee and was a volunteer for many years at German Fest in Milwaukee. Irma enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint.
Those Irma leaves behind to cherish her memory include her son, Dennis (Pamela) Jeserig of Kewaskum; two grandchildren, Christopher (Jill) Jeserig and Daniel (Stacy) Jeserig; four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Jackson, Parker and Leah Jeserig; a sister, Trudchen Krueger of Germany, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerhardt and Bruno Lemke.
Funeral services for Irma were held at noon on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive in Kewaskum. Rev. Timothy Henning officiated and burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.
Relatives and friends called at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Lucas Lutheran Church are appreciated.
The Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum was entrusted with Irma’s arrangements.
Irma’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Henning and Pastor Swenson of St. Lucas Lutheran Church for their visits and to Dr. Mosley and the Samaritan Health Center staff for the care provided to Irma.