M. Jean (Curtis) Mayer Phillips, Wisconsin M. Jean Mayer, age 90, passed away August 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1931, in Prentice, WI, the daughter of Mark Curtis and Grace (Hoffman) Curtis. Jean attended Prentice schools and graduated from Prentice High School as Salutatorian in 1949. Jean married Arnie Mayer on January 22, 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Prentice. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She worked in the office of Phillips High school from 1974-1991. After her retirement in 1991 she and Arnie became snowbirds and wintered in Tucson, Arizona. They also enjoyed extensive traveling to 48 of the 50 states, along with Mexico and many provinces in Canada. She enjoyed camping, playing games, birdwatching and playing cards for money. Jean and her husband, Arnie, lived a life of volunteerism. Jean was a member of the Board of Education at St. Gregory's School along with volunteering in the classrooms. She volunteered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tucson making sandwiches for the homeless. Jean spent time at Arizona State Veteran's Hospital working in the Blind Rehabilitation area serving the blind veterans and also volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Phillips for many years. Jean is survived by her husband Arnie and their five children, Joan Mayer of Campbellsport WI, Donna Mayer (Randy Jackson) of Weston, WI, Rick (Heather) Mayer of Phillips, WI, Carol (Neil Babik) of Hancock, WI, and Greg Mayer of Fifield WI, and bonus daughter Mary Baker. Also surviving are grandchildren Ryan (Stephanie) Mayer, Lodi, WI, Robert Babik, Stockton, CA, Justin (Callie) Mayer, Arbor Vitae, WI, Katie and August Mayer, Phillips, WI. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, Joselyn Babik, Freyja, Fred and Fraser Mayer and Everly Mayer. Her sister Ramona Schloskey also survives her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson William Babik and sisters Ruby Mathy, Dolores Pokela, and Ruth Hein; and her best friend since 8th grade, Betty Nehls. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Jean's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice. Visitation: Friends and family may call on Friday, August 26, from 9:30 -11:00 am at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Phillips. Service: A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. To leave online condolences to the family, use MWCS.WS