Kristine Marie (Kussow) Meulemans

Kristine Marie (Kussow) Meulemans, 44, Wrightstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home following a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Her strong faith in Jesus helped her through these difficult years. Kris was born April 3, 1971 in Green Bay, daughter to Norbert and Elizabeth “Betty” (Nettekoven) Kussow. She graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1989 and received her Associate Degree from NWTC. Kris worked at Humana for 15 years. She was most well- known as the “Dairy Lady” or “Miss Moo” during her years as the Brown County Dairy Promotions Coordinator. She had a goal to present to more than 10,000 kids in one year, a goal she took great pride in achieving. Kris enjoyed walking, running (she ran a 10K with her kids while she was in treatment), and home projects. One of the many ways she left the world a more beautiful place was how she took care of her garden and yard. She also loved traveling, especially to the beach. The sun helped her feel better and made her smile. Kris’ greatest joy was being a Mom. She loved her children and cherished every minute spent with them. Kris brought joy to everyone. Her strength and zest for life, especially during these difficult years, was an inspiration not only to her family and close friends, but to everyone who knew or knew of her. Her smile and love for others was contagious and everybody loved being around her. Kris always looked for opportunities to help others, even until the end. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Norbert and Betty Kussow; her wonderful children: Jason, Tori, Jon, and Nicole Meulemans, all at home; father of the children, Terry Meulemans; her loving siblings: Kevin Kussow, Rod (Maria) Kussow, Julie (Rob) Peterson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends; and close, dear friends: Jill, Tina, Kamie, and Jenny. Family and friends may visit Alleluia Lutheran Church, 6725 Elmro Road, Wrightstown, on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Aaron Hutton officiating. Interment will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Wrightstown. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Kris’ family would like to send a special thanks to Pastor Aaron Hutton and the medical teams at AMC and Mayo who provided her with exceptional care. We deeply appreciate the dear friendship and support of her former oncologist, Avi Bar Lev, MD and for the miracle working abilities of surgeon, Charles Cheng, MD over these many years. Also to Jill, Tina, Kamie, and Jenny…. Words cannot express how grateful we are to you for the love and support you showered on Kris.

Reception:
Van Abel's of Hollandtown
8108 County Road D
Kaukauna, WI 54130