Mary Lettenberger

Mary Lettenberger, 93, a Port Washington resident, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Aug. 16, 2021, at Lasata Care Center surrounded by family.

Mary was born on June 3, 1928, in Manitowoc, Wis. She was the daughter of the late John and Ida McDonnell.  

Mary graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1946.

On Nov. 6, 1948, she married Earl Lettenberger in Manitowoc.  

After raising their family, Mary enjoyed traveling with her wonderful husband Earl. They were fortunate enough to travel to many places. Cruises were wonderful and air travel enjoyable.

Mary grew up with seven brothers and enjoyed sports all of her life; she and Earl enjoyed going to numerous sporting events over the years. Mary golfed, played ping pong and swam well into her 80s.

Survivors include sons Chuck (Debbie) of Port Washington and Fred of San Jose, Calif.; and daughters Connie (Tom) Geiger of Picayune, Miss., and Julie (Chris) Kutil of Muskego, Wis. Mary had nine grandchildren who she loved very much: Tricia (Bill) Weisensel, Brenda (Charlie) Noble, Krystal (Stephen) Chang, Ashlee (Brian) Moore, Dustin (Megan) Lettenberger, Tracy (Michael) Rohde, David (Missy) Kutil, Amanda (Ben) Uher and Alyssa (Mike) Adrianson. Mary was also blessed to be a great-grandmother to eleven: Emma, Jenna, Whitney, Brady, Grace, Henry, Stevie, Lillian, Luna, Beatrice and Ava.

Also surviving are sister-in-laws Nancy McDonnell and Fran McDonnell of Manitowoc, Sally Lettenberger of Michigan and several nieces, nephews and friends, including special niece Patsy (Jack) Bestwick of California and friend Charlotte Kutil of Manitowoc.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate Earl; brothers Peter, Arnie, Pat, Kenny, Earl, Harold and Jim McDonnell; sister-in-laws Jean, Delphine and Vi; and brother-in-law Delmar Lettenberger.

Mary’s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Mary over the last two years. Thanks also to Lincoln Village in Port Washington for caring for Mary while she was a resident there. Special thanks to her neighbor Bill Hansen for watching over Mary while she was living on her own in Port Washington after Earl passed away.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th St., Manitowoc.

Funeral services will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Ben Johnson.

Mary will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.