Avis M. Heller

Heller, Avis M (Nee Martin) Of River Hills. Entered into Eternal Life Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of James K. Heller. Dear mother of Gretchen (Philip) Farmer, Andy (Anne) Heller, Heidi (Mitch) Kiesler and the late Doug (Mary Ellen) Heller. Grandmother of Austin, Mallory, Alex, Heidi, Blake, Ashleigh, Matthew, Ryan and Hannah. Preceded in death by her brother William G. (Jeanne) Martin, Jr. and brother-in-law William C. (Joan) Heller, Jr. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Avis was born and raised in Whitefish Bay. After graduating from Milwaukee Downer Seminary she attended Northwestern University, Wellesley and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Over the years Avis and Jim enjoyed golfing, curling, and bridge, winning several Couples Bridge tournaments. Avis became very involved in volunteer work with Junior League of Milwaukee, serving on numerous committees, the Board of Directors (eight years) and the Board of Directors of the Junior League Sustainers for four years. Avis was chairman of ladies and junior golf at Tripoli. At the University School of Milwaukee (USM) her activities included Mothers' Association Board, school directory chairman and the annual book sale at USM. She was a director and treasurer of the alumni association of USM. Avis also served as American Field Service Chair, performed interviews and served on committees for 12 years. Avis and Jim hosted three foreign students. Avis has served on various Boards and Committees of Boys and Girls Club, Children's Art Program, Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee Florentine Opera Club, Milwaukee Art Museum and it's various societies, Milwaukee Wellesley Club, St. Christopher's, Villa Terrace, Visiting Nurse Association, Women's Council of Marquette University and Zoological society and President of the Women's Club. Her favorite volunteer activity was as a docent guiding tours at the Bradley Sculpture Garden. Avis travelled the world from 1978 to the present, enjoyed art museums, architecture, opera and wildlife tours. A celebration of Avis's life will be held Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM, at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 7845 N. River Rd., (one mile north of Good Hope Rd.), River Hills, with a reception to follow. Memorials in Avis's name can be made to the Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, or St. Christopher's Church. FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 414-962-8383 Shorewood www.feerickfuneralhome.com