JacLynne M. "Jackie" Duscher

JacLynne "Jackie" Duscher, age 72, passed away peacefully with family by her side in Appleton, WI on Thursday morning April 27, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1950 in New Ulm, MN daughter of the late Carroll and Lois (Strate) Berg.
Jackie graduated from New Ulm High School in 1968. After graduation, Jackie received her degree in radiologic technology and began her career as a radiology technician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato, MN where she met the love of her life, Steve. Steve and Jackie were married on April 22, 1972, spending several years in Rochester, MN before moving to Duluth, MN where Jackie worked at St. Luke's Hospital in computed tomography, crossing paths with many lifelong friends. Eventually, Steve and Jackie moved to Appleton, WI where she continued her career in computed tomography at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton until her retirement in 2013, culminating in 40+ years in healthcare. During her 18 years at ThedaCare Appleton, Jackie was fortunate to have worked with a group of people whom she still considered family. Their friendship left an indelible impact on her up until her last day.
Jackie's escape found herself, along with her family, spending time at their cherished cabin on Potato Lake in Park Rapids, MN, until she and Steve elected to sell several years ago. This "slice of heaven" provided a lifetime of memories for Jackie and her family. Jackie's parents and sister also lived in Park Rapids and she greatly enjoyed all the time spent with family. Jackie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister and friend. She had a quirky sense of humor that has provided countless laughs over the years. Her soul was incredibly nurturing and her touch was exquisitely tender; always willing to give a comforting hug or hold your hand. Jackie had a strong sense of faith and relied on this to guide her through the challenging times in her life. Her family will remember her fond cooking skills that blessed our dinner table over the years. Her recipes are treasured with many attempts to replicate her dishes, yet always falling to a close second. She had an insatiable appetite for fine desserts; you would often find Jackie quickly navigating to the offering. Above all else in life, Jackie's greatest joy in life was her family, enjoying nothing more than being a mother to her two children and a grandmother to her four grandchildren. She made it a point to make sure they knew how much she loved them and was a constant support in their lives.
Jackie is survived by her children, Paul (Kathy) Duscher, Appleton, WI and Stephanie (Jesse) Felzer, Kaukauna, WI; grandchildren, Jenna, Ben, Grayson and Lainey; her favorite four-legged companion, Moby "Mob-ster," and her grand-dogs Ollie and Jake. Jackie is also survived by her siblings; Jeffrey (Cheryl) Berg, Robin (Tom) Tedlund and Kristine Strate; and her extended family, nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly, along with many close friends and neighbors. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Steve who passed away January 6, 2022, whom she missed tremendously. Jackie is also preceded in death by her in-laws; Raymond and Geraldine Duscher, and her parents, Carroll and Lois Berg.
A celebration of Jackie's life will be held on Saturday, May 6th, at 1:00pm at Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Home in Appleton, WI. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her name benefiting the Fox Valley Humane Association.
Mom, you set the bar incredibly high when it came to being a mother. I pray I can give my kids all that you gave me. Your love was endless and unconditional and I am going to miss your hugs, laughs, the way you smelled everything.. Please say hi to Dad; I find so much comfort in knowing you two are together again. I'll continue to listen to the songs of the cardinals nearby as I know it's your way of showing me that you are still around. I love you, Mom. - Stephanie
Mom, I will always be indebted to you for the life you gave and shown me over the last 43 years. You represented motherhood with such unconditional love, kindness, and a soft and touching spirit. I am forever grateful. We knew your heart longed to be with Dad. It's my hope that when you entered Eternal life, your reunion with him was as a joyous and amorous as April 22nd, 1972. May your love, strength, and peace be as everlasting in ours. As we always ended, "peace". Love you, Mom. - Paul