Jean A. Mamerow, 87, of Waterford, passed away at home with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Jean was born March 7, 1932 in East Troy, to Walter and Ethel Key. A 1950 graduate of East Troy High, Jean earned her B.S. in Education at UW Whitewater, was a member of Tri-Delta Sorority and a cheerleader. She married John W. “Jack” Mamerow on Aug. 4, 1954. They raised four children on their family farm.
Jean was a member of the East Troy Lioness where she served as president in 1986 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of East Troy. She was also a member of Community United Methodist Church in Waterford. She retired as a schoolteacher for Waterford Graded School, where she had worked for over 36 years. She had an enduring love for all children and continued to substitute teach for many years after. Her greatest love was for her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jean is survived by children, Pamela (Robert) Beck, John Mamerow, James (Christine) Mamerow, and Penny (George) Henderson; grandchildren, Andrew (Kandiss) Beck, Anthony Beck, Alexi (Jeff) Roen, Clayton Mamerow, Dominic Mamerow, Samantha (Jack) Reynolds, Greg (Caley) Mamerow, Colton Mamerow, Jeremy Henderson, and Shawna Henderson; great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Kinsee Beck and Jack Roen; sister-in-law, Betty Key; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, and brothers George and Robert (Sue) Key.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Community United Methodist Church in Waterford and again in the Church on Tuesday March 3, 2020 followed by Christian services on Tuesday. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials are suggested to Oakwood Cemetery.
Jean’s family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to her caregiver, Battuya Chuluun, for her loving care of their mom and grandmother.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.
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