Georgine Molitor

Georgine Molitor of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the age of 82.

She was born the beloved daughter of William and Mary Peterson in Port Washington on Feb. 20, 1942.

Georgine was united in marriage on Feb. 7, 1959, to DuWayne Molitor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington, and together raised three sons.

Georgine was a longtime member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St Peter’s of Alcantara Church.

She retired from Badger Meter in Brown Deer as a forklift operator after 35 years of dedicated service.

Georgine enjoyed shopping and meeting her lady friends for lunch.  She was an avid reader, had a wonderful library of cookbooks and loved making birthday cakes for her family.

Georgine was passionate about supporting St. Jude’s Hospital for children and the ASPCA for displaced animals.

Above all, Georgine cherished the time spent with her family.

Georgine’s memory will be cherished by her sons Rick (Susan) Molitor, David (Kay) Molitor and Dan (Amanda) Molitor; grandchildren Justin Molitor, Jordan Molitor, Katie (Craig) Smet, Taylor Lesh, Dylan McCollough and Samuel Verstegen; great-grandchildren Payton and Connor Molitor, Rylee, Kendall and Harper Smet and Kayden Lesh; brother-in-law Mike (Vicky) Molitor; niece Chrissy (Mike) Wondra; and nephews Tony (Lynne) and Bill Ernisse. She is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband DuWayne, two infant daughters and her sister Karen Ernisse.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church. The family will receive visitors at the church from 3 to 5 p.m.

Georgine will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Port Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Ozaukee County Humane Society.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

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