Jeanne Pesicka, 74, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was born on May 15, 1949, in Wagner, South Dakota, the first of nine children to parents Adolph and Faye Pesicka.

Jeanne graduated from Stanley County High School in Ft. Pierre, SD in 1967. She worked for Wasco County Communications as a 911 operator, moved up to supervisor and ended her career there as the operations manager. She retired in 2016 after 29 years. Jeanne lived in The Dalles for 50+ years and had many dear friends. She was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering in the community.

Jeanne is survived by sisters Barbara Ellsworth, Margaret Jorgenson, Carol Kafader, and Arlene Pesicka, and brothers Ted Pesicka and Greg Pesicka. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Robert Pesicka and Philip Pesicka.