Eleanor E. Jossart

      Surrounded by her family Eleanor walked into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday morning June 20,2012 at Fred and Mamie's Home in Luxemburg. She was born in the Town of Humboldt on October 9, 1914 to the late Gustave and Emily (Bellin) Radart. She married Louis J. Jossart May 8, 1934 at St. Hubert Church, Sugarbush. Together they owned and operated the family dairy farm in Sugarbush until retiring in 1972. He preceded her in death on May 29,1982. Eleanor was the matriarch of a large and loving family. She persevered through many challenges in her life suffering the loss of three of her children, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was the hub of the family, praying the rosary daily. It was her precious faith , the glue that kept a large family together. Her heart and kitchen were always open offering food to anyone who stopped by. Her belgian pies and homemade rolls were second to none. Along with her cooking her enjoyments included sewing, crafts and playing cards with friends and family. Eleanor is survived by ten children; Carol Jansen, Delavan; Bernard, Green Bay; Robert (Marilyn) Jossart, Luxemburg; Herbert Jossart, Green Bay; Kenneth (Lucille) Jossart, DePere; Kathryn (Dave) Perret, Green Bay; Patricia (Ken) Delcore, New Franken; Donald (Kathy) Jossart, Luxemburg; Donna (Arthur) Gruner, Sturgeon Bay; Karen (Lance) Solus, California, 43 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law; Ann Nelson, Carl (Elaine) Jossart, all of Milwaukee, Rosella Ropson, Green Bay, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three children, one infant daughter, Louis Jossart Jr. and Rosemary Warden, two sons-in-law; Don Jansen, George Warden; two daughters-in-law; Judy Jossart, Jean Jossart, two grandchildren; Thomas Delcore, Louis K. Jossart, three great-grandchildren; Thomas Jansen Jr., Eric Jossart and Lily Froelich, one brother, John Radart, four sisters and three brothers in law, Mary (Elmer) Vanden Plas, Elizabeth (Algie) Deprez, Celina Radart, Agnes (Lawrence) Allen, many other brothers in law and sisters in law. Friends may call at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, Sugarbush on Friday June 22, 2012 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.  Closing parish prayer service 8:00 pm Friday at the Church.  Visitation will continue Saturday at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, Sugarbush between 9:00 and 10:15 am.  Funeral 10:30 Saturday at St. Thomas The Apostle Church with the Rev. William O'Brien officiating.  Entombment in the Shrine of The Good Shepherd Mausoleum.  Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg is assisting the Jossart Family.  Online messages of sympathy and reflection may be sent to www.mcmahonfh.com. A special thank you to Sharon Depeau and the entire staff of Fred and Mamie's Home and to Unity Hospice for the love and care given to Eleanor, your kindness will always be remembered." Thank You mom for everything you did for us, you were the wind beneath our wings"