Ketty I Boilesen

Ketty I. Boilesen, 86, De Pere, died at the Jack and Engrid Hospice Residence on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2010, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 15, 1924, the eldest of four children. She married her late husband, Eigil F. Boilesen, in Henne, Denmark, on August 4, 1947, and they immigrated to the U.S. in November of 1952, initially moving to Milwaukee. Ketty and Eigil had been residents of DePere since 1961. Ketty worked at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, beginnning in 1970 in the Dean's Office, then moving over to the Center for Television Production until she retired in 1987. Ketty is survived by her daughter, Helle (Walter) Moreland of Littleton, Colorado; her son, Ken (Deb) Boilesen of Rothschild, Wis.; and five grandchildren, Dane and Kara Moreland, and Tiffany, Jill, and Erik Boilesen. Her surviving brother, Hans Pedersen, still resides in Denmark. There will be a get together in memory of Ketty at Mackinaws Grill and Spirits, 2925 Voyager Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2nd, 2010. The family extends an invitation to all of Ketty's close friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Unity Hospice in Ketty Boilesen's name. (Unity Hospice, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, DePere, WI 54115). Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the Boilesen family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

Reception:
Mackinaws Grill and Spirits
2925 Voyager Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311