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Carey F. Brisson, age 55 years, of Sturgeon Bay (formerly of Clintonville) passed away Friday, November 25, 2005, at Appleton Medical Center after a lengthy illness. The former Carey Frances Gretzinger was born August 16, 1950, in Oshkosh to Charles and Frances (Kriewaldt). Her family moved to Oconto Falls when Carey was an infant and in 1957 they settled in Clintonville. She liked spending time with her grandparents on the Kriewaldt and Gretzinger side. As the oldest sibling, she was always the leader of the pack. Carey graduated from Clintonville High School in 1968 and went on to Louisiana State University. When she returned to Wisconsin, she attended UW-Green Bay & Stevens Point, focusing on business and nursing. Carey went back to college again and received her CNA certification with her daughter in 1996 from Mid-State Tech in Stevens Point. On October 12, 1974, she was united in marriage to Michael L. Brisson at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The couple moved to Stevens Point in 1984 and settled in Sturgeon Bay in 2002. Her first job was at Urban Telephone Co., Clintonville. Then she went on to UW-Green Bay as the job placement office secretary. Carey was also employed at the Bay East Animal Clinic, Green Bay. She is a former member of Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Stevens Point. At St. Paul's she volunteered as church secretary. Settling in Sturgeon Bay, Carey became an active member of Bay View Lutheran Church where she was involved in bible study groups. Over the years, Carey volunteered at the Portage Co. Human Society and the United Way Drive. She also helped out at the senior center in Sturgeon Bay. Carey was an outgoing person and as a teenager even won the "Ms. Congeniality" title for Shawano County. Her interests included sewing, knitting, photography, camping, canoeing and the piano. She loved animals and music, especially the drums. Carey will be remembered most as a caring wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Michael. Her mother, Frances Gretzinger of Clintonville and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Brisson of Green Bay. Three children, Erica (fiance Ryan Wiedenmeier) Brisson of Milwaukee; Jeremy (Elisabeth) Brisson of Gills Rock; and Renae (Patrick) Hooey of Onalaska. There are two granddaughters, Lisette & Antonia Brisson. Further survived by two brothers and one sister, C. Jeffrey (Mary) Gretzinger of Waunakee; Colny (Jill) Gretzinger of Appleton; Carmen (Pete) Gretzinger-Sullivan of Appleton; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carey is preceded in death by her father, Charles; her father-in-law, Mitchell Brisson; and many pets, especially her dog Molly. The family would like to thank Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee, especially Dr. Joseph Cusick and the staff on 5 NW and 5 SW. Also the oncology unit and Sr. Ruth at Appleton Medical Center. Finally, for all the pastoral support from Bay View and Christus Lutheran, and to all her family and friends who have kept Carey in their prayers. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at 11 a.m. at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The Rev. Willard Hager will officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family. Send condolences via www.beil- didier.com