Neil F. “Trix” Dassey, age 91, resident of Mishicot, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, LaVerne Dassey; three children: Tim Dassey of DePere, Kathy (Jim) Koch of Kossuth, and John Dassey of Mishicot; one granddaughter, Tania (Keith) Phillips; and one sister, Joyce Damman of Manitowoc. He is further survived by one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law: LeRoy Mettler and Veda Stellwagen; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Eleanor Dassey; one grandson, Kristopher; two brothers-in-law, Jim Damman and Robert Stellwagen; and his mother & father-in-law, Ida and Otto Mettler.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13th at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers. Rev. Cherie Forret will preside at the service, with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside honors will take place at the funeral home immediately following the service by members of the American Legion and VFW Post of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Friday morning from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Neil was an avid Wisconsin Sports fan, and would not want anyone coming to his funeral in fancy dress. Instead, his wish would be for all to come in their favorite Wisconsin Sports team colors. Please be comfortable and wear your Packers, Brewers, Badgers, or Bucks clothing.
