Pearl E. Pansier, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The daughter of the late William and Lucy (VanVonderen) Gossen was born on March 5, 1925 in the Town of Rockland. On October 7, 1944, Pearl married Walter Pansier at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Pearl was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church where she helped to serve many funeral dinners. After retiring from farming, Pearl worked at Fabry Glove Co. and then at the De Pere High School for 16 years. She enjoyed bowling, putting puzzles together and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children; Darrell (Ellie) Pansier, Bonnie Calaway, Lois Peters. 10 grandchildren: Craig Pansier, Vicky (Andy) Tenor, Todd Pansier, Randy Genz, Mike Genz, Steve (Stormee) Genz, Joe (Tina) Genz, Brenda Synol, Doug (Renae) Peters, Sherry (Noah) Neal.

Great-grandchildren; Mike and Nickolas Tenor, Felicia Genz, Isiah Genz, Rayne and Skyler Genz, Keyyanna, Alex, Jade and Crystal Synol, Kierstin, Chairity and Harline Genz, Amber Neal; great-great-grandchild, Avah Synol; step-great-grandchildren, Samantha, Justina, Anthony and Michaela Socha, and step great-great grandchild Gracilynn Socha.

Sister, Jane (Roland) Runnoe; Brother, Edward (Millie) Gossen.

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marion Gossen, Catherine Gossen, Elaine Gossen, Sister Evelyn Pansier, Fran Van Da Huvel, Ray Pansier, Marie Pansier. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pearl was preceded in death by her husband; Walter, June 17, 1992; sons-in-law, Jim Peters, Pat Calaway; brothers and sisters; Harvey, Lloyd, Frank, Merlin, Eunice Smits, Jean Gossen, infant sister, Dorothy; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Gossen, Wilfred (Fern) Pansier, James Pansier, Helen Pansier.

Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.