IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Frank Wilbert

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Morrissey

Dec 26, 1921 — May 30, 2018

Amery

Obituary

Frank W. Morrissey, age 96 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in Amery surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on December 26, 1921 in Amery to Frederick and Almira (Shaw) Morrissey. He grew up in Amery and entered the Army where he served overseas in the Philippines during WWII from January 1943 to January 1946. Frank was awarded six battle Stars, the Bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Ribbon and Overseas Ribbons. After his return from the service, he worked in the shipping department for 40 years at Land O' Lakes Feed Mill in Minneapolis. He was united in marriage to Avis Waterman on June 25, 1949 and to this union four children were born, Susan, Bonnie, Cindy and Michael. In the 1970's Frank coached women's fast pitch softball. In the 1980's-90's he coached men's slow pitch softball winning many, many tournaments. Other sports that gave him much pleasure were horseshoes, bowling, fishing and deer hunting. Frank was sure to be taking in a Brewer's baseball game if it was being played either on T.V. or if the radio was on, or both. Once football season started, dad was either watching the Packers play at Lambeau Field with his best buddies, Duane Luehman and Larry Boos, or he was watching the Pack on T.V. On January 22, 1981 Frank married Marlene Wilhelm Peterson in South Dakota. They made their home in Amery and in July of 2010 they moved into an apartment at Oak Brook in Amery. Frank moved into Golden Age Manor due to health issues on January 21, 2014 where he was currently residing. Frank was preceded in death by his son, Michael Morrissey and step daughter, Carol Kehl. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Sue (Harvey) Wyss of Cushing, WI; Bonnie (John) Omer of Amery and Cindy (Joe) Castellano of Milltown, WI. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Heidi Fredrickson, Tami Matthews, Tucker (Amber) Cramlet, Josh (Jessica) Cramlet, Steph (Nick) Johnson, Eric (Jen) Castellano, Michael (Ashley) Morrissey, Eric (Mary) Morrissey, Zack Morrissey, and Cali (Tucker Dirks) Morrissey as well as 16 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Frank is also survived by his step children, Mike Wilhelm, Nila (Rory) Smith, Barry (Penny) Peterson, and Connie (Bob) Adams as well as step grandchildren: 6 grand, 11 great grand and 3 great- great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Congregational Church UCC in Amery. A visitation will be held the hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery.

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