JENNIE MESMAN

Jennie Schultz Mesman, Menasha, age 100, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center. She was born April 4, 1908 in the Town of Maine, Outagamie County. She is the last surviving child of George E. and Vernie L. (Greeley) Shepherd. On April 22, 1926, Jennie married Gustav Schultz. Gus preceded her in death on November 16, 1968. She then married Jacob Mesman who preceded her in death in 1975. Jennie enjoyed knitting rugs and was known for her embroidered hand towels. She was a resident of Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center since 1997 and especially enjoyed visits from therapy dogs. Jennie is survived by her son, Neal (Susan) Schultz; and many nieces, nephews and her best friend, Bea Davis. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Ruth Huberty, Isla Anderson, Carrie Genske and Edna Kasten; three brothers: Harold, Arthur and Teddy Shepherd; and her beloved Pomeranian, Sonny. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m., at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Menasha, with the Rev. David Skarsten officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Town of Black Wolf. Neal and Sue would like to thank Dr. Paul McAvoy and the staff of Oakridge Gardens for their compassionate care of Jennie.