Jeri as she preferred, was born on May 19, 1928 in Oconto, WI to Helen and Leo Burbey. Jeri married Willard (Red) Wessley in 1948 in Spruce, WI. They raised 4 children, two daughters and two sons in Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard, her parents and 8 siblings. She is survived by her four children, Brad (Kathy) Wessley Neenah, WI. Carla (Bill) Haney Brookfield, WI. Beth Sheldahl Broomfield, CO. Kent (Julie) Wessley, Murfreesboro, TN. and one sister Marilyn Weigel who resides in a care facility in Oconto, WI. In addition, Jeri had 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren with three additional great grandchildren on the way.
Jeri lived independently from the time of her husband’s death in 1994 until she was 90. Jeri was fiercely independent, her motto was, “I paddle my own canoe”, and she certainly did. Her biggest source of pride was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a tremendous sense of humor which was with her until her final days.
Jeri attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Green Bay for many years. Mom asked recently how the lord would know who she is when she arrives, she now has the answer. She will be sadly missed by all.
Private entombment will be at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Jeri as she preferred, was born on May 19, 1928 in Oconto, WI to Helen and Leo Burbey. Jeri married Willard (Red) Wessley in 1948 in Spruce, WI. They raised 4 children, two daughters and two sons in Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard, her parents and 8 siblings. She is survived by her four children, Brad (Kathy) Wessley Neenah, WI. Carla (Bill) Haney Brookfield, WI. Beth Sheldahl Broomfield, CO. Kent (Julie) Wessley, Murfreesboro, TN. and one sister Marilyn Weigel who resides in a care facility in Oconto, WI. In addition, Jeri had 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren with three additional great grandchildren on the way.
Jeri lived independently from the time of her husband’s death in 1994 until she was 90. Jeri was fiercely independent, her motto was, “I paddle my own canoe”, and she certainly did. Her biggest source of pride was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a tremendous sense of humor which was with her until her final days.
Jeri attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Green Bay for many years. Mom asked recently how the lord would know who she is when she arrives, she now has the answer. She will be sadly missed by all.
Private entombment will be at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Family Members
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Richard Leslie "Les" Burbey
1920–1986
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Leo Orville Burbey
1925–2005
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La Verne C Burbey Eadus
1927–2007
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Arlene Germaine Burbey Roose
1929–1986
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Marilyn J. Burbey Weigelt
1930–2022
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Robert Eugene Burbey
1933–2000
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Gerald Francis "Big G" Burbey
1937–2008
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Clarice Jean Burbey Johnson
1938–1992
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Kenneth "Pete" Burbey
1940–2017
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