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- December 19, 2006
Wellens, Jerome F. "Jerry" Jerome F. "Jerry" Wellens, 80, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at a local hospital surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 27, 1926, in the town of Rockland, son of the late John and Petronella (Cornelissen) Wellens. He served his country in the United States Navy. He married Beatrice Olbrantz on Oct. 19, 1946, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere and in Oct. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Jerry worked at Milprint as a machinist, retiring after 40 years. He also owned and operated Jerry's TV. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere, Knights of Columbus, and the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed bowling, camping, golfing, and loved playing cards with his family and many friends. Times spent with his children and grandchildren were very special to him. Jerry and his wife also enjoyed traveling together.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Beatrice; four children: Sharon (Francis) Manders, De Pere; Julie (Lee) Wortiska, Casco; Laurie (Jerome) Shemoncofsky, Abrams; and David (Teri) Wellens, Denmark; nine grandchildren: Shelley (Michael) Brennan, Nicole (Robert) Cox, Jessica Erieau, Daniel Wortiska, Rachel (Timothy) Enright, and Jeremy, Benjamin, Holly, and Jeanne Wellens; two great-grandchildren, Lyric and Robby; sisters and brother: Regina Delaney, Lucille Urban, Marion Wehnes, Rita Carey, Donald Wellens; sister-in-law, Rita Wellens; Beatrice's brothers and sisters-in-law: Julius (Aura) Olbrantz, Gerald (Priscilla) Olbrantz, Norman (Renee) Olbrantz, and Norbert (Wanda) Olbrantz, and Rita Olbrantz; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Scooter.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jeanne; brothers: Christian, Anthony, William, and Raymond; sister-in-law, Patricia Hendricks; and a brother-in-law, Charles Olbrantz.
Family and friends may call Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 from 2:30 p.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St., De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at church, with Fr. David Duffeck officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at cotterfuneralhome.com.
The family extends a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff on 4th floor ICU at St. Vincent Hospital, especially Karen, Mary, Sister Marilyn, and Dr. Alshahrouri.
God's Garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
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1926 - 2006 (80 years)
