Jean Ida Jessie

Retired elementary school teacher (35 years) Jean Ida Jessie of Port Washington entered peacefully into her heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born in the Township of Roxbury, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Florence Jessie on Sept. 18, 1936.

Jean graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1954. She later graduated from Platteville State University and began her lifelong career in education.

Jean’s memory will be cherished by her twin sister Jane (George) Allam, as well as her brother Neal Jessie. She is further survived by her brother-in-law Hugh Buchanan, nieces Rebecca (Larry) Humphrey and Emily Buchanan and grandnephew Brandon Buchanan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lois Buchanan and brother Norman Jessie.

A funeral service for Jean will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53021. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m.

Jean will be laid to rest at Prairie du Sac Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg or a charity of your choosing.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.