Mary Lou (Cornelissen) Gussert

Mary Lou (Cornelissen) Gussert, age 82, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 28, 1935, daughter of the late Sylvester and Vivian Cornelissen. Mary united in marriage to Lloyd F. Gussert on June 4, 1957 at St. Mary’s Church in Greenleaf, WI. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Mary graduated from De Pere High School in 1953. She then worked at the Red Owl for 5 years before staying home to raise her family. Mary returned to work at Nabisco for 20 years before retiring in 1991. Mary was a member of the Ladies Society at St. Paul’s Church for many years. She also enjoyed bowling, reading, going to lunch with the girls, walks, and spending time with family. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lloyd, her three sons; Tom, Tim (Mary) and Terry (Karen) Gussert and her daughter Cindy (Lee) Bowers. Grandchildren; Hannah (Andy), Taylor, Carley (Fiancé Josh), Courtney, Tanner (Special friend Mackenzie), and Mariah. She is also survived by her beloved great grandson, Roman “Little Joe”. In addition to family, she is survived by a treasured friend, Denise Helbing, who became a second daughter to her and Lloyd. Further survived by siblings; Carol Burke, Germaine Diny, Jack Cornelissen, Sandy Greenly and sister in law, Barb “Bonnie” Cornelissen, as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerry, brothers in law; Leo Diny, Bill Burke, and Connie (Donna) Gussert, sisters in law; Mary Ellen Cornelissen and Ruth Hietpas. Family and friends may visit at St. Clare Catholic Church – St. Paul Site, 437 Main St., Wrightstown, from 9:30am until 11:15am on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary at 11:30am with Rev. Brian Wideman officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Special thanks to Liz and the staff at Matthews Senior Living for all their kindness and compassion, Compassus Hospice, and Dr. Johnson and his staff at Kaukauna Clinic.

Reception:
St. Clare Parish-St. Paul Site
437 Main Street
Wrightstown, WI