Vern Messersmith
Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at age 79. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane (nee Wakeen), son Andrew Messersmith (Annie Schlesinger and son Charlie), daughter Christen Adams, grandchildren Malisa and Zachary, great-granddaughter Vara, and siblings Linda (Neil) Masteller and Leroy (the late Rose) Messersmith. Further survived by the Van Riper and Welch nieces, nephews, and their families, additional family and friends. Best friend and mentor, Norman Domach. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and LaVerne Messersmith.
Vern was a 6th grade teacher at General Mitchell School for 15 years and a Principal at Franklin Elementary School for 20 years. He was an Associate Professor at UWM for 10 years as well as a member of WEA and NEA. Vern was a past President and Executive Secretary of the School Masters Club of WI and a part of the New Berlin Scholarship Committee. He also was the Chairman of the Board for Lifetime Credit Union in West Allis.
As an educator, Vern connected personally and professionally. He was a mediator, mentor, and friend whose kind-hearted nature inspired others.
Private services to be held. You may view the service on the Krause Funeral Home website on Saturday, January 15 at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to your favorite food pantry or the Congregation Of Great Spirit, 1000 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204