Elaine D. Ziesemer, 90, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Meadowmere Southport Assisted Living apartments. She was born in Kenosha on April 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Louis and Leona (Stadherr) Kessler. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Kenosha High. On June 22, 1946, she married Harold “Hank” Ziesemer at St. George Catholic Church. Elaine was employed at Simmons Co. for 20 years and then worked for Kenosha County Social Services for 22 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Senior Action Council, St. Mary’s Lutheran Friendly Center, St. Mary’s Catholic Seniors, Kenosha Senior Center, Kenosha County Stroke Club, St. Therese Christian Mothers, the Kenosha County Stamp & Cover Club and the Trinity Senior League. Surviving Elaine are four nieces, Barbara Schaafsman of Kenosha, Elaine LeMay of Alamo, TX, Diane Balk of Cudahy, WI, and Robin Bahr of Kenosha; and a nephew, Edward Ziesemer of Pleasant Prairie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank in 2002; brother, Louis “Luke” Kessler; sister, Ruth Kessler; two brothers-in-law, Edward (Olga) Ziesemer and Robert (Aline) Ziesemer; and a nephew, Robert Ziesemer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at St. Therese Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Therese Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Elaine’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Cynthia Nolen, Madison, WI
January 28, 2012
Dear Ziesemer Family, My mother, Colette Nolen was a good friend of Elaine's. Elaine will always be fondly remembered for her active life of helping others, always with a smile and cheery attitude. We used to send Elaine jokes so she could share them with people in the hospital or nursing homes. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed and warmly remembered.Cynthia Nolen
Carol Nelson... Mount Hope, Wisconsin
January 17, 2012
Knowing Elaine has been one of lifes great treasures, her trusting nature, bright smile, wit, humor and consideration for others will remain as cherished memories among our family. Elaine and I met several years ago through our shared interest in stamp collecting. After visiting with her over the years whenever I was in town we discovered we had many other things in common. In late October 2010 after speaking to Elaine by phone I discovered she had taken a nasty fall and had no one checking on her regularly. I asked one of my son's and his wife to look in on her. They immediately hit it off and took Elaine under their wing and adopted her as "Granny." She graciously accepted this role and was most appreciative to have the safety net. They spent many hours visiting with her, running errands and seeing that her needs were met. Elaine would never think of asking for help so you had to watch carefully to know what her needs were. The times our family has spent with her will always remain cherished memories of this sweet, unassuming lady with so much to share. She was a wonderful Granny and will be greatly missed by us.May God Bless her and rest her weary soul. Always in our hearts!
E F Bowen
January 17, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Elaine. She was a gracious and kind lady. Peace be with you at this time of grief.
Paul Albert
January 17, 2012
Condolences to the Ziesemer family. My mother, Evelynne Albert, and Elaine were friends. My mother worked for the Social Services with Elaine from 1968-1978. She died in 1996. 2 of the things I remember about Elaine and Hank were that they liked rummage sales and they used to sign cards that they sent to my mother "Hank, Elaine and Smokey". Smokey was a large gray cat that they had. Again, my condolences.