Jean M. Kressbach
KRESSBACH, Jean M., 79, PRESQUE ISLE, May 7, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.
PRESQUE ISLE – Jean M. Kressbach, 79, passed away Friday May 7, 2010, at a Presque Isle health care facility. She was born April 20, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Kramer) Luettgen.
Jean graduated high school and also earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin as a dental assistant. In addition to being employed as a dental assistant, Jean also operated an antique business with her husband James, owned a drapery business, and was a seamstress.
Jean and James were married February 23, 1952, and enjoyed fifty eight years together.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Jeffrey Kressbach and his wife, Jennifer of Snohomish, Washington, Peggy Kressbach Ross of Presque Isle, Andrew Kressbach and his wife, Jane of Brunswick, Lee Kressbach and his wife, Joi of Yarmouth; six grandchildren: Wendy Bell and her husband, Allan, Aaron Kressbach, Nicholas Kressbach, Hannah Kressbach, Laura Kressbach, Anna Krassbach; two great-grandchildren: Alexis and James Bell. She also leaves behind a brother, Art Luettgen of Milwaukee; and a sister, Helen Ehrke of Brookfield, Wisconsin; as well as nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Arntz and a brother, Paul Luettgen.
A memorial service was conducted 11 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2010, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, with Pastor Larry Palmer officiating. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
