Racine – Emily "Amy" Ersing, 89, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee on February 19, 1925, daughter of the late Frank and Juliana (nee: Majerowski) Lisieski. On January 29, 1948 she was married in Milwaukee at Gesu Catholic Church to Robert M. Ersing. He preceded her in death in 2000.

Amy was an excellent wife and mother. She was independent and resourceful, and proudly made a comfortable home for her family. She enjoyed gardening and canning her produce, knitting and sewing, cheering for the Packers and Brewers. Amy also had a love for animals, especially her beloved dog, Pierre.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Blair) Woodward of Verona, Michael Ersing in Hawaii, Patrick Ersing, Thomas (Kimberley) Ersing, and Louanne Ersing all of Racine; grandchildren, Heather (Damen) Kujawa, Nicole Woodward, William Ersing, Shannon (Kenneth) Nelson, Alexander Ersing, Brittany Ersing, and Stephanie Ersing; Sisters, Phyllis Frye, Esther Kowalski, and Arline Dobson; brother, Richard Lisiecki; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded by her sisters, Clara Walkowiak and Alice Pliszka; and brother, Edward Lisiecki.

A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 5pm on Monday, July 21, 2014 with Fr. Ron Gramza officiating. Visitation will begin at 4pm. Her family thanks the staff at Ridgewood care center for their friendship, care, and kindness given to Amy and her family.