IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth

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Wilfer

August 4, 1938 – March 20, 2021

Obituary

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilfer of Port Washington passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The daughter of John and Pearl DaRonco, born on August 4, 1938 and raised in Hurley, WI. Jackie was united in marriage with Gene E. Wilfer at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend on July 20, 1957 and prior to Gene's death (2017) they celebrated 60 years together. The couple had three children. Jackie managed the Ben Franklin store in Port Washington for 18 years. She worked at Port Washington High School until her retirement in the "1900's". Jackie and Gene enjoyed their retirement traveling throughout the U.S. and enjoying time spent with family and friends. She was a mother and mentor to many and volunteered at St. Peter of Alcantara with the special needs program. Her memory will always be treasured. Those left to cherish Jackie's memory are her children, James (Kelly) Wilfer of Plymouth, Sandra (John) Schultz of Hartford and Wendy Behling of Hartford, her grandchildren, Amanda, AJ, Jasmine, Harley, and Joshua, great-grandchildren, Sean, Skylar, Remington and Astraea, brothers Eugene (Shirley) DaRonco, and Russell (Nancy) Hewitt. Jackie was greeted at the gates of heaven by her parents, her husband Gene, brother John (Laura) DaRonco and great-grandson Devon Sweeney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St. John XXIII, St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington with Fr. Pat Wendt presiding. Preceding the Mass on Thursday, the family will receive visitors at Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington from 2:30-5:30PM. Jackie will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Port Washington. The family thanks the loving support of many family and friends and Horizon Hospice for the loving care of Jackie. The Eernisee Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
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Services

Visitation

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March
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Eernisse Funeral Homes and Cremation Service - Port Washington

1600 W Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074

2:30 - 5:30 pm

Mass of Christian Burial

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March
25

St. John XXIII Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church

1800 N Wisconsin St, Port Washington, WI 53074

Starts at 6:00 pm

Burial

St. Mary's Cemetery Port Washington

510 West Beutel Road, Port Washington, WI 53074

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