Jeanette Groepper Obituary (1924 - 2003)

JEANETTE GROEPPER Jeanette Groepper, age 79, of Menomonie died Thurs., Oct. 23, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. Jeanette was born on May 23, 1924 to Lee and Pearl (Hutchins) Flick in the township of Dunn, WI. She was graduated from Eau Claire Normal and received a Masters Degree in education from UW - Stout. Jeanette married Herb Groepper on Aug. 26, 1949. Jeanette will be fondly remembered as a school teacher in the Dunn Co. area for 25 years. She cared deeply for her students, believed the best in them and took an interest in them throughout her life. Jeanette was a successful business woman in the community and owner of Heit-Groepper Realty for more than 30 years. Jeanette was also a concerned citizen with a conscientious voice heard throughout the community. She was a generous person who gave much to others and kept everyone on their toes. Jeanette is survived by: Her husband, Herbert Her chosen family Lamar (Judy) Hamilton of Eden Prairie, MN Gabe and Kenzie Hamilton of Eden Prairie, MN Val (Jane) Voelker of Twinsburg, OH Zachary & Gloria of Twinsburg, OH Kathy Swanson of Durand, WI A niece, Dorinda Gifford A nephew, Larry Flick Cousins Cindy, Steve, Jon Lane 2 sisters-in-law Helen Haas of VT Viola Baker of IL Special Friends Glen (Erma) Heit, Richard (Sharon) Larson, Dr. Roger (JoAnne) Natwick, Theresa (Lyle) Holfacker, Dan, Leo, Mary & Sue Gullick, Fr. Molinaro, Mr. & Mrs. Stan Mickelson and Char Kiesau Nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and clients She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Grant Flick. Funeral services 10:30 AM Monday, October 27, 2003 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with the Rev. Lamar Hamilton and the Rev. David Whelan officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Menomonie. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday Oct. 26 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and on Monday one hour prior to the service at the church.