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- Jesse James Donnermeyer
8274 Gerrits Rd.
Kaukauna
Age 15, died Friday, June 6, 2003 at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. He was born March 24, 1988 in Appleton, WI son of Ken and Jan (Gerrits) Donnermeyer. Jesse would have been a sophomore at Kaukauna High School this Fall. He loved being outside, cars, the “Hooters” girls and country music. He especially enjoyed being with family and friends. Jesse was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Hollandtown, an honorary Boy Scout and a member of the AMA. Survivors include his parents, Ken and Jan, Hollandtown; a sister, Ashley, at home; maternal grandparents, Leo and Lillian Gerrits, Hollandtown; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Donnermeyer, Kaukauna. Aunts and Uncles: Joyce Frederickson, Janet (Harvey) Raether, Pat (Dick) Stuyvenberg, Jack (Diane) Donnermeyer, Shirley (Gary) Bley, Mark (Linda) Donnermeyer, Keith (Char) Donnermeyer, Joan (Ed) VanDehy, Jeff (Julie) Gerrits, Joel (Deb) Gerrits, Jack Gerrits, Jenny (Jim) Lamers, Jill (Bert) Frank and numerous cousins. He is further survived by many very special friends. Jesse was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Donnermeyer; uncles: Howard Jansen and Darvin Frederickson and a cousin, Ted Gerrits. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church, Hollandtown with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna and after 10 a.m. Tuesday directly at the church until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer service at 8 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to all loving friends and relation, the staff of Affinity Hospice, Theda Clark Medical Center and the Children's Hospital. Sincere appreciation to Dr. Janette Strasburger and Dr. John Thomas for their care and compassion.
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