Jeannie M. Draves Obituary

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 10, 2023 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by Jerry, her beloved husband and best friend for 65 years. Loving mother of Dawn (Mark) Wuerl, Diana (Peter) Wellinghoff and Gerald Draves Jr. Dear Grandma of Benjamin (Lucy) Wuerl, Joseph (Brittany) Wuerl, Andrew (Casey) Wellinghoff, Holly Gerhardt, Elizabeth Duklas, Adam (Samantha) Draves, Thomas (Lauren) Wellinghoff and Amie Sundquist. Further survived by 15 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Funeral Home in Wauwatosa from 11AM until the time of service at 12 Noon. Private burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Wautoma, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Benedict the Moor Parish appreciated. Jeannie worked as a medical office manager and was a talented quilter, gardener and baker. She was known for inspirational sayings and for always being ready to help those in need.