Racine– Muriel Mae “Mert” Fleury, 75, was born into eternal life at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 after a short, but courageous battle with Leukemia.
Mert was born in Rhinelander on May 19, 1937 to the late Robert Watson Cook and Kathryn (nee: Richardson) Ross. On June 2, 1956 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Rhinelander, she was united in marriage with Raymond F. Fleury. They moved to Racine in 1959.
A graduate of Rhinelander High School, Mert accomplished her dream of being a full-time mother. However, when her children were attending St. Lucy School, she served as a cook for the school lunch program. She also enjoyed working part time at Fin and Filter pet store and cleaning homes.
Mert was a devoted member of St. Lucy Catholic Church for over 50 years who enjoyed volunteering, especially at the annual festival. As an avid bowler, she proudly served as secretary of the Sturtevant Women Bowling League at Plaza Bowling Center. Bowling on leagues twice a week and in numerous tournaments gave her the opportunity to meet new people to see her “bowling buddies”. She was a phenomenal baker who made amazing wedding cakes, had a green thumb for gardening, looked forward to spending time at the family cottage in Rhinelander, and was an extremely loving grandmother. Mert will be remembered for her infectious smile and her constant concern for others. May she rest in peace.
Surviving are her children, Robert (Denise) Fleury, Susan Crowell and David (Wendy) Fleury; adored grandchildren, Sarah Crowell, Billie Gilbert, Christian and Nash Fleury, all of Racine; sister, Jean Freund; brothers, Mike and Pat Cook; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Fleury; brothers-in-law, John (Carol) and Richard Fleury; special friend, Ed Gotz, all of Rhinelander; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents, Mert was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Fleury on December 25, 2007; brothers, Robert and Tom Cook; Ray’s parents, John and Edna (nee: Wyss) Fleury; brother-in-law, James Fleury; nephew, Adam Fleury; and niece, Amy Savage.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 10 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 pm and in the church on Saturday from 9-10 am.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the doctors and staffs of the Wheaton Franciscan Cancer and Rehabilitation units who cared for Mert, especially Tanya, Miranda, and Katie for their compassionate care and genuine concern. May God bless all of you!
Patti Jo(Cook) Brodie & Dan Brodie says
Aunt Mert you will be missed by so many that loved you! You were an inspiration to me and all that knew you. I have many childhood memories of you and Uncle Ray but most of all I remember your warm gentle loving hugs. I will miss our little games of words with friends we had been playing these past few months. I looked forward to that every day! Rest In Peace Auntie-I love you! Give my mom, dad, uncle ray, grandpa Cook, Uncle Bob & so many others a big hug from me! You being reunited with them in heaven is what comforts me right now! God Bless You and all your family as I know they will have a very empty place in their hearts without you around them. Love, Patti Jo & Dan
Sue Crowell says
Thank you for all you did mom. You were a special woman with a kind & generous heart. Now you are with Dad & all of our other family & friends that have passed on before you. I love you with all of my heart and soul & will miss you everyday.
CynDee Boranian (Johnson-Kroll) says
To the family of Mert Fleury. Although I don’t remember Mert, I DO remember you Sue from 3rd shift in Specialties at SCJ, Dave from the St. Lucy’s Guitar Choir, and Bob from Park HIgh School… My heart goes out to all of you, and the rest of your family during this time of grief, but also to rejoice in her reunion with our loving Father in heaven. I pray peace to come to the family in the days ahead.
CynDee
Jason and Jean Crews says
We will miss Mert with her bubbly personality and loving ways. God is now with you and we love you dearly!
Wendy Fleury says
We love you and will miss you dearly.
Denise & Bob says
Mom, you will be missed so much by us. We are so thankful to have moved back home in 2010 and spend alot of time together before you went to be with pappy. We will truly miss you everyday until we meet again.
Janice Corkins says
Hey Girlfriend your sweet smile, long discussions and good times we had will be greatly missed.
Love you dear friend. Jan
Millie & Lawrence Blythe says
Our prayers go out to Mert’s children & family…we were saddened and surprised to hear she was no longer with us. I just saw her while visiting in March. I bowled with Mert for years. She had such a warm spirit & will be greatly missed!
Cheryl Berst says
Mert you will be missed I will always think of you as a friend David, susan and Bob know she is with Ray and in good hands with God.
Mary Fleury Taylor says
Your lavish and unconditional love was one of my earliest memories. I love and miss you, my favorite aunt.
Jim & Charley Rasmussen says
Mert, we will miss your smiles, wonderful sense of humor, warm heart and compassion. Living next door for over 35 years, we all grew up together. You were teacher, mentor, sister and dear, dear friend.
Our lives were so enriched by you and your family and the many years of fun we had together. You are loved and will be missed by all who knew you.
Jane Fleury Hiler says
I love you so much Aunt Mert. I wish I could be there for your service and to help comfort your beautiful family. Please give my love to Uncle Ray, Dad, Adam, Amy and Grandma and Grandpa.
Peter Taylor says
Sorry I was unable to come to the funeral. I’ll miss Mert. She was a lovely aunt.
Peter says
Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. I’ll miss Mert. She was a lovely aunt.
Richard Fleury says
Just want to say i am going to miss you Mert. I always enjoyed being with you when i had the chance. You are such a sweet and wonderful woman. The times you called me when Mike was deployed to Afghanistan meant a lot to me, and telling me he was always in your prayers really meant a lot to me. Thanks Mert, I Love you always.