Sister Sharon Lasee

Sister Sharon Lasee, OSF, age 82, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The former Sharon Ann Lasee was born March 13, 1944 in De Pere, WI, daughter of the late Gerald and Beatrice (Gottier) Lasee. She entered the convent in 1962, professed her vows in 1965 and celebrated her 60th Jubilee in 2023.

Sister Sharon earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI and a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Sister Sharon taught at St. John the Baptist, Howard; St. Kilian, New Franken; Holy Family, Marinette; Holy Angels, Darboy; St. Mary, Peshtigo; St. Isidore, Osman and Notre Dame, De Pere. She later volunteered at Red Smith School, Green Bay and taught Religious Education for many years at Holy Cross Parish, Bay Settlement for many years.

Sister Sharon looked forward to her retreat time each year as well as other religious opportunities offered by the Diocese and Norbertine Center for Spirituality in De Pere. She treasured her time with the Sisters in the Community sharing prayer, work and fun. Sister Sharon walked daily and enjoyed reading, playing Cribbage and Sheepshead, jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She was a wonderful example of prayer, presence and hospitality!

Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and Associates; her sisters: Carol Kekula and Marjorie Lasee, Green Bay; Mary Holl, Appleton; Julie (Rollin) Gridley, Pulaski; brothers, Gary (Joyce) Lasee, Freedom and Randy (Cyndi) Lasee, Sobieski; sister-in-law, Peggy Lasee, brothers-in-law, Duanne Buechler and Michal Klann and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Joanne Buechler and Barbara Klann; brother, Donald, his wife, Marmie and sons, Jerry and Daniel; brother, Mark and brothers-in-law, Robert Kekula and Roger Holl.

Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Parish (3009 Bay Settlement Rd., Green Bay, WI), Monday, June 22, 2026 from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM with Rev. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem, celebrant. Burial will be in the Holy Cross and Sisters’ Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and family of Sister Sharon wish to express gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and Woodside Lutheran Homes for their loving care and support for Sister Sharon.