Yvette M. White-Wackett

Yvette M. White-Wackett, 53, of Waupun, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home.

Yvette was born on December 23, 1968 in Albuquerque, NM to Joseph and Doranna (Ramsey) White.  She was employed as a corrections officer in both Texas and Wisconsin.  Yvette loved helping and counseling people which she was able to do as a massage therapist.  She was married to Brian L. Wackett on March 28, 2015 in Las Vegas, NV.

Yvette expressed her faith as a Seventh-day Adventist.  She enjoyed crafting and gardening.  Yvette loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

Yvette is survived by her husband Brian of Waupun; her parents: Joseph and Doranna White of Tucumcari, NM; seven children: Mitchell Risner, Joshua Risner, Taylor (Britney Harper) Risner, McKaela Risner, Taylor Wackett, Libby Wackett, and Madison Wackett; three grandchildren: Vaden, Jade, and Griffin Risner; her brother Kyle (Veronica) White; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Fred and Judy Wackett; brother-in-law Brad (Tammy) Wackett; step-brother-in-law: Nick Berndt; a special friend that Yvette was proud to call her sister Renee Massey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law Sharon Wackett.

A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4 p.m.  Pastor Johnathan Fretrich will officiate.  Yvette’s cremated remains will be laid to rest at her parents’ mountain cabin in Cebolla, NM.

Yvette’s family would like to thank RN Jess and Shayla of Hillside Hospice as well as Dr. Turner and Dr. Cooke of ProHealth – Waukesha for their kind and compassionate care.