Merry J. Wellman, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
She was born December 15, 1937, in Reedsburg, WI the daughter of the late Robert B. and Gertrude C. (Cady) Harper. Merry grew up in Reedsburg, WI and settled in Kenosha.
Merry graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned her master’s degree from Carthage College, Kenosha, WI; she was an avid learner and chose to continue her education throughout her life among various colleges and universities. Merry was employed by Kenosha Unified School District as an elementary teacher for many years before her retirement.
Her hobbies included crocheting, jewelry making, and needlework; Merry donated her talent and time to crochet over 200 hats each year for those in need. She enjoyed square dancing, camping, hiking, swimming at the Y with her friends, and was also a certified Scuba diver going on many diving trips with her son. Merry was also an enthusiastic traveler and has been on nearly 70 cruises.
Survivors include her children, Billee J. (James Westland) Vujovic of Kenosha, WI and James (Mary Jo) Wellman of Baraboo, WI; brothers, Robert (Gerry) Harper and William (Anna) Harper; grandchildren, Nikola Vujovic, James Vujovic, Sara (Mason) Tracy, and Michael (Errin) Wellman; five great-granddaughters, Gianni Vujovic-Crucianelli, Starr Tracy, Maya Tracy, Misha Wellman, and Lenny Wellman; and dear family friend, Anne Vujovic.
Memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Proko Funeral Home.
