Leader Staff
Shawano County Coroner Marcus “Mike” Jesse is calling it quits after 16 years.
Jesse, 70, recently submitted a letter announcing his retirement, effective May 31, to Gov. Scott Walker’s office. County Board Chairman Jerry Erdmann shared Jesse’s plans at the County Board meeting Wednesday.
Jesse ran unopposed last fall for a new four-year term. He was appointed to the position by Gov. Tommy Thompson on May 16, 1999.
In his retirement letter, he noted that the coroner job requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and he feels it’s time for him to “take time to relax and enjoy home, family and friends.”
He also wrote about his love of the county and the people who make it work.
“The past 16 years, while providing this service to the residents of Shawano, I have met many wonderful people and have made many friendships working with the different entities involved in the Office of Coroner duties,” Jesse wrote. “I am very thankful for all those who supported and recommended me for the position back in 1999.”
Jesse was paid $90 per call. In 2013, he went on 571 calls.
County Clerk Rosemary Rueckert said the state will accept applications for two weeks after the opening is posted. Candidates chosen for an interview will meet with a state-appointed panel in Madison.