Walter Jeske Jr. 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, June 18th following a long illness. Born October 30, 1926 son of the late Walter Sr. and Amelia (Lorenz) Jeske, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Alice Brabender, February 19, 1949.
Walter worked as a paper maker at Fort Howard Paper Company for 38 years. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and was the happiest when he was with his grandchildren camping or vacationing at his cabin. His family loved hearing all his stories and Walter had many of them. Walter was loved by all who knew him. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball in his youth.
Walter is survived by his wife, Alice; his beloved daughters, Deena Jepson and Jodi Jonet; 3 grandchildren, Jon-Erik and Michael and Jaci Jepson; a sister, Joyce Nesberg and a son-in-law, Bryan Jonet.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends who will miss him dearly.Along with his parents, Walter was preceded in death by, 7 brothers, 4 sisters and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo.
Walter worked as a paper maker at Fort Howard Paper Company for 38 years. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and was the happiest when he was with his grandchildren camping or vacationing at his cabin. His family loved hearing all his stories and Walter had many of them. Walter was loved by all who knew him. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball in his youth.
Walter is survived by his wife, Alice; his beloved daughters, Deena Jepson and Jodi Jonet; 3 grandchildren, Jon-Erik and Michael and Jaci Jepson; a sister, Joyce Nesberg and a son-in-law, Bryan Jonet.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends who will miss him dearly.Along with his parents, Walter was preceded in death by, 7 brothers, 4 sisters and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo.
Walter Jeske Jr. 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, June 18th following a long illness. Born October 30, 1926 son of the late Walter Sr. and Amelia (Lorenz) Jeske, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Alice Brabender, February 19, 1949.
Walter worked as a paper maker at Fort Howard Paper Company for 38 years. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and was the happiest when he was with his grandchildren camping or vacationing at his cabin. His family loved hearing all his stories and Walter had many of them. Walter was loved by all who knew him. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball in his youth.
Walter is survived by his wife, Alice; his beloved daughters, Deena Jepson and Jodi Jonet; 3 grandchildren, Jon-Erik and Michael and Jaci Jepson; a sister, Joyce Nesberg and a son-in-law, Bryan Jonet.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends who will miss him dearly.Along with his parents, Walter was preceded in death by, 7 brothers, 4 sisters and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo.
Walter worked as a paper maker at Fort Howard Paper Company for 38 years. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and was the happiest when he was with his grandchildren camping or vacationing at his cabin. His family loved hearing all his stories and Walter had many of them. Walter was loved by all who knew him. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball in his youth.
Walter is survived by his wife, Alice; his beloved daughters, Deena Jepson and Jodi Jonet; 3 grandchildren, Jon-Erik and Michael and Jaci Jepson; a sister, Joyce Nesberg and a son-in-law, Bryan Jonet.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends who will miss him dearly.Along with his parents, Walter was preceded in death by, 7 brothers, 4 sisters and his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo.
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