Jennie R. Merline

1936 - 2017

Jennie R. (Massart) Merline

Green Bay - Jennie R. (Massart) Merline, 81, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 28, 2017 with her son and daughter by her side. She was born May 18, 1936 in Rosiere, WI to Charles and Emily (Naze) Massart.

She graduated from Luxemberg-Casco High School and attended business school in Green Bay. On September 1, 1964 she was united in marriage to William G. "Bill" Merline in Green Bay. She was a longtime employee of the City of Green Bay, retiring from the city's Treasurer's Office. She enjoyed volunteering at Annunciation Catholic Church where she was a longtime member, she also volunteered as a poll worker for many election cycles. Faith, family and friends is how Jennie lived her life. She had a friendly, sunny disposition and a kind soul that could cheer up anyone.

Jennie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Karen (Lee) Merline; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Brad Marthaler; four grandchildren, Alex, Matt, Nick and Emily Marthaler. She is further survived by her siblings and their spouses, Ruth Simon, Charles (Marilyn) Massart, Mark (Marge) Massart, Joseph (Doris) Massart, Magdalen (Cletus) Havel, Kathleen (Don) Leurquin and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; parents-in-law, George and Ella (Andersen) Merline; nephews, Christopher Leurquin, Tom Merline, Joey Massart; niece, Nancy Massart; brothers-in-law, Cletus Simon and Dr. Gerald B. (Frances) Merline.

Friends may call at Annunciation Catholic Church, 401 Gray Street, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. The Mass of Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.3 at the church with Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI, Jennie's longtime place of peace and comfort. Donations can be made using www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com/donations/.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the compassionate staff of St. Vincent Hospital for their wonderful care. Thank you to her close friend, Terri Lealou, for her years of companionship and care. Thank you to Charlotte at Blaney Funeral Home for her caring insight and guidance.