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1930
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2012
Wally Messerschmidt Obituary
Wally Messerschmidt, age 81, of Winneconne, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at home. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Rudolph and Mary Freund. Wally was married to Benjamin Messerschmidt for 61 years and he preceded her in death.
Wally is survived by five children, Steve (Barb) Messerschmidt, Sue (Gary) Lee, Tom (Lori) Messerschmidt, Jim (Geri) Messerschmidt, Pat (Jill) Messerschmidt; and daughter-in-law, Jill Messerschmidt. She is further survived by Cindy (Messerschmidt) Krueger; her grandchildren, Peter (Jennifer) Messerschmidt, Nicole Lee, Justen Last, Jason (Kristie) Last, Jonathan Last, Michelle Messerschmidt, Megan (Brian) Friedauer, Ben (Marci) Messerschmidt, Michael, Matthew, and Marcus Messerschmidt, Will Messerschmidt, Amanda and Abby Messerschmidt; eight great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Kirstin (Mike) Nowak, Nicholas, and Samantha Larson; one sister, Rosemary Bodah; three sisters-in-law, Lola, Emma, and Betty Freund; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Wally was also preceded in death by two sons, William and Michael Messerschmidt; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and John Last; one granddaughter, Stacy Messerschmidt; and five brothers and sisters, Alex, Melvin, Rudy, Esther, and Priscilla.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial Mass will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Dr., Winneconne, with Fr. William Van De Kreeke and Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday at the church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Karen (Craig) Kautz
September 24, 2012
My deepest Sympathies to the entire Messerschmidt Family. Wally worked with me at Morton's and always brought smiles wherever she was. Rest in Peace
Fudds and Grace Smits
September 24, 2012
Our condolences to all the Messershmidt family. Wally was truly a beautiful person and we will always tresure the good times we shared with her. May you rest in peace Wally!
September 24, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of Wally. May she Rest in Peace!
Laura Halder - Winneconne
Tom & Kay Reetz
September 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of "Wally". She was indeed a wonderful person and is now reunited with Ben.
Deb Lewis
September 23, 2012
Wally was that very special person that touched our family's life and we will always cherish the memories.
Dean Briesemeister
September 22, 2012
I did not know Wally for a long time but for the time I knew her, from seeing her when I voted or at the Fin for sign in, she made me laugh. She will be missed by many. My thoughts are with the family.
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