Racine- Angela M. (nee: Hamell) Perrault, 40, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 following a courageous 3-year battle with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. She received her healing as she was called to her Heavenly Home, by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Angie was born in Racine on July 5, 1968 to David and Mary (nee: Staerzl) Hamell. A 1986 graduate of William Horlick High School, she went on to graduate from UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing in 1991. Angie served those in need in our community as a Registered Nurse at Wheaton Franciscan-St. Mary’s Medical Center, 3rd Floor, until leaving in 2004 to fulfil her lifelong dream of being a full-time Mom. On August 17, 1991 in Christ Church-United Methodist, Angie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Christopher Robert Perrault. She was a faithful member of Franksville United Methodist Church. As an award-winning artist, she was involved with the infamous Downtown Racine Bear, Cat and Fish exhibits, raising impressive amounts of charitable funds through the auctioned animals that she designed. Angie was also a custom mural artist, who painted gorgeous wall-art tributes in rooms of family, friends and clients. She also enjoyed decorating her own home, scrap-booking, calligraphy, camping, water-skiing and appreciating the small things in life. Above all, Angie was a passionate Mother who loved being involved at her daughters’ school, John Paul II Academy, especially through Girl Scouts. Diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer on September 16, 2005, Angie was determined to fight for her life. She became a valued member of the breast cancer survivors “Pink Paddling Power” Dragon Boat team, not only as their logo designer but as a tireless crew member. During her valiant struggle with cancer, which was so inspirational to everyone around her, she continued to treasure every second spent with her family including numerous memorable vacations. Surviving are her loving husband of 17 years, Chris; their beautiful daughters, Jennifer Lynn, age 11, and Catherine Marie, age 8; mother and father, Mary and David Hamell; brother, Tony Hamell; grandmother, Doris Hamell; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patricia and Robert Perrault; brother-in-law, Daniel (Laura) Perrault, MD; niece and nephew, Zoe and Riley Perrault; many special aunts, uncles, other relatives and many, many friends too numerous to mention by name. Angie was preceded in death by grandparents, Lydia and Arthur Staerzl, and Joseph Hamell,; uncles, Robert Staerzl and Jeff Cowles, and aunt Joyce Staerzl. Funeral services will be held in Franksville United Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Ave., on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 11 am with Rev. Kaye Glennon officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-8 pm and in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 am. In memory of Angie, memorials may be directed to the family for the future education of her beloved daughters, Jennifer and Catherine. A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Michael P. Mullane and Dr. Donald T. Daniels for their compassionate care and overwhelming support; to the John Paul II Academy community, and to all our devoted family members and friends for the many prayers and acts of kindness that were so graciously extended, especially when we needed them most. May God bless all of you!
Tracy & Gregg Brewster says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Angie was a wonderful lady that touched the lives of so many. Our heartfelt prayers are extended to all of the friends and family members grieving during this time. I believe we are now being blessed by one more angel from heaven.
Young & Associates says
Chris,
We all here are saddened by your loss and offer you our deepest sympathies. We consider you a friend with whom we do business and as such we share in your grief. We offer our prayers that our Heavenly Father will comfort you and your family in this hour of pain.
Andrea Sabor says
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Angie Perrault. Our daughter is Monica Cypcar, who has asked that we keep her in prayer through this trying time. Be assured that we will continue to pray for her husband and daughters.
Dan and Andrea Sabor
Eric Haney says
My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and the girls.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Laura Olson says
Angie and I went to junior high and high school together. I was so sorry to hear the horrible news of her passing. She was a truly wonderful person and I know how terribly she will be missed.
Thad and Heidi Hanke says
To Angie and Her Family,
We are so deeply saddened for the loss of Angie. We know how wonderful she was as a wife and mother.Keep those thoughts and memories as your special treasures. Talk about her as much as you can, it will make it seem as though she is not gone but simply in another place. We will pray and hope that your sorrow will not linger but that you will come to a peace and acceptance that it was her time to join God in His Kingdom. To do His work there and not here on Earth. You will be untied again and it will seem as though no time has passed. May God Bless You Always and Keep You in His Tender Care. Lean on Him and each other along with the many other family members and friends who will be there for you.
May God Grant You Peace,
Thad and Heidi Hanke
Carolyn & Jim Mann says
Angie leaves a path of inspiration for all that have been blessed to know her. We now ask God’s blessing to help us continue her work, along with Chris, Jenny Lynn and Catherine Marie.
Teria Hoffmann says
Chris, Jenny and Catherine,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss!! We are just across the street if you need anything at all!!!
Olevia says
Sorry to read of the loss of your dear “wife” and “mother” As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of Jehovah God, family and friends is comfort and hope in the Bible promise at Acts 24:15