Lynn Marie Pelkey

Lynn Marie Pelkey (nee Matthews) “Shippy”

She died on September 26, 2022, at age 74. Devoted wife of retired Marine Major Jim Pelkey for 47 years. Mother of Tricia Pelkey (Zeki Gunay) and Benjamin (Theresa) Pelkey. Grandmother of Jack Demir, Pierce Poyraz & Blaze Berk, and Kieran Grey.

Lynn was born and raised in Milwaukee. She graduated from West Division High School and Bryant & Stratton College. She was an accomplished Executive Assistant at various companies such as Wisconsin Electric, Catholic Charities, and Clinicare Corporation, where she worked before and after the ten years spent as a stay-at-home mom.

Her two children graduated from St. Gregory the Great Grade School, Pius XI High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She volunteered in Brownies, Girl Scouts, and festivals and cheered on her children during their various athletics and notable life events. She fully supported and participated in her husband’s involvement in Marine Corps activities. She was a die-hard fan of UW sports and the Green Bay Packers.

She loved to travel, including Europe, Canada, timeshares throughout the midwest, and camping with the family. She and her husband also visited their children as they moved to Northern California, St. Croix, Boston, New York City, and Hawaii. Together Lynn and her husband enjoyed dining out, farmer’s markets, and supporting local artists in Milwaukee and Madison.

Her friends and family will know her for her fun and contagious laughter, loyalty to friends and family, and exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Thursday, September 29, from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM. Memorial Service at 6:00 PM. Inurnment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

“Lynn, you will always be loved, remembered, and missed.”