Mary Ann Wester

Mary Ann Wester of Belgium, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was 84 years old. Mary Ann’s warmth, steady faith and generous heart touched all who knew her.

Mary Ann was born on Aug. 31, 1941, in Port Washington, the cherished daughter of Nicholas and Anna Marie (nee Schreiner) Poull.

She grew up in Port Washington and graduated with the Class of 1959 from Port Washington High School.

On June 24, 1961, she married the love of her life, Arnold “Arnie” Wester, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington. Together they built a beautiful life grounded in faith, hard work and devotion to family.

Mary Ann and Arnie made their home in Belgium, where they raised their five children and established Wester Oil Co., which Arnie operated until his retirement in 1996. Mary Ann was a familiar and friendly face as a bank teller at Port Washington State Bank in Saukville for many years, greeting customers with her gentle smile and kind conversation. She took great pride in serving her community and valued the friendships she formed there.

Faith and fellowship were central to Mary Ann’s life. She was a longtime and faithful member of Divine Savior Parish (formerly St. Mary Lake Church), where she was a member of the Christian Women. She was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 412 and the Catholic Knights.  Through these groups, she cultivated lasting friendships and found joy in shared laughter, service and companionship.

Above all, Mary Ann treasured her family.

She is lovingly survived by her five children, Kay (Sean) Reppen, Jane Wester, Anne (Jim) Van Deusen, Peggy Wester and Patrick Wester. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Meghan (Jon) Studer, Nick, Dan (Jess) and Brendan Reppen and Nathan Wester; two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Nora; her sister Teri (John) Ternes; sister-in-law Cathy Poull; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Anna Marie, her husband Arnie, her brother Bill Poull, her sister Sue (the late Rich) Schmit and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

Her family was her greatest blessing, and she found her deepest happiness in gathering them close, celebrating milestones and quietly supporting each of them with unwavering love.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave., Belgium, from 2 to 5 p.m., and again on Monday, Feb. 23, at Divine Savior Parish, Holy Cross Chapel, 5330 County Rd. B, Belgium, from 9:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Father Don Thimm will preside.

Mary Ann will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Arnie at St. Mary Parish Cemetery in Lake Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Belgium Fire and Rescue Department.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Belgium is honored to serve the Wester family.

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