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Marie M. Kellerman

1913 - 2008

Marie M. Kellerman, 95, of Windsor, formerly of Watertown, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Pineview Living Center in Windsor.

The former Marie M. Volant was born on Oct. 18, 1913, in Hurley, the daughter of John and Martha (Miller) Volant. She graduated from Watertown High School and was employed at the Watertown Shoe Factory, prior to her marriage. On Sept. 25, 1937, she married Edgar J. Kellerman at St. Henry Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1997.

Marie was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and a member and past president of the Christian Mother's and Altar Confraternity, Home and School, Catholic Women's Club, Ladies of Elk's and the Saturday Club. She was active in Scouting with her children, a volunteer for the Watertown Hospital Auxiliary and St. Vincent de Paul. She was an avid bridge player.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Jim) Lemminger of Watertown, Joseph (Joan) Kellerman of Madison, James Kellerman of Madison, Robert (Jo Chern) Kellerman of Monona and Jane Kellerman of Stevens Point; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was further preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Eugene Volant; and a sister, Bertha Kreuger.

A Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with Father Brian Wilk celebrating. Burial will be in St. Henry Cemetery.

Family and friends may call on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated.

The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.

Marie's family would like to express their thanks to Cathy and staff at Pineview Living Center for their loving care and concern.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown