Frances Erney

Frances Victoria Levenick Rieser Erney, age 94 of Madison, died peacefully at All Saints Memory Care on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 due to complications of dementia. She was born February 15, 1924 in Madison to Leo B. Levenick and Florence M. (Ledwith) Levenick. Fran graduated from Wisconsin High School on the UW campus in 1942. She received her RN degree in 1946 from Madison General School of Nursing and was proud of becoming a Cadet Nurse in the Women's Army Corps during WWII.

On October 25, 1946 she married Robert M. Rieser, Jr. Fran is survived by their children Sue (Rick) O'Mahony, Patty (Robbie) Wochinski, Bob (Sue Matoy) Rieser, and Kathy (Mike) Evert. Bob and Fran were founding members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison and Fran was the church's first secretary. Fran took complete care of Bob during a long, thirteen-year illness, until his death on August 14, 1984. In the 1970s and 80s she worked for the UW System as an administrative assistant to Wally Lemon.

Franny married Richard A. Erney on December 4, 1988. They enjoyed socializing with their friends and traveling the world. Fran and Dick visited historical sites in all 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Canada, and Europe. Dick passed away September 11, 2013. Fran was an active member of P.E.O., assisting women in their educational endeavors. Her greatest delight was having her family around her and planned and hosted countless birthday and holiday parties.

Franny is also survived by her sister Carol Rice, sister-in-law and nursing school roommate Pat Levenick, brother-in-law Bill (Gretchen) Rieser, and dear cousin Jean (Dick) McKenzie; 8 grandchildren Amy (Doug) Orzolek, Michael (Mariaelena) O'Mahony, Patrick (Jen) O'Mahony, Aly (Matt) Lynch, Heidi (John) Brey, Kalise (Ryan) Horst, Robert Evert and Audrey Evert; 7 great-grandchildren Megan, Ben, Dayna, Max, Payson, Callen, and Avery; and many nieces and nephews.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, brother Dick Levenick, and brother-in-law Dr. Tom Rice.

The family would like to thank the loving staff at All Saints Memory Care, Agrace Hospice and Dr. Melissa Dattalo at UW Geriatric for the care given to Franny.

Per Fran's request, there will be no viewing or services. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Fran's name to the UW Foundation - Limnology Lab, US Bank Lockbox, PO Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807 or P.E.O. Foundation-Chapter V, Scholarship Fund, 3125 Harlan Circle, Madison, WI 53711 or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53705.

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