Lucile LeMahieu

1925 - 2021

Lucile LeMahieu

Cedar Grove - Lucile A. LeMahieu, 95, of Cedar Grove, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Cedar Grove Gardens.

Lucile was born on November 7, 1925, in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Roy and Nellie (Reimes) Bimmel. She was a 1943 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School.

On June 2, 1948, Lucile was united in marriage with Norman LeMahieu in Sheboygan Falls. Norman preceded her in death on February 2, 2000.

Lucile was employed part time at the Larsen Canning Co. in Cedar Grove for 33 years, retiring in 1993.

Lucile was a member of First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove, where she was active in the Ladies Aid Society and Sunday School. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Red Cross Blood Bank and at the Cedar Grove Seniors where she was site manager for many years. Lucile was faithful in visiting the sick and shut-ins. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word searches, card playing, dominos, going out to eat with friends, and baking (especially her delicious pies). She enjoyed her beautiful red geraniums which were enjoyed by many who passed by her home. She enjoyed attending her children's sporting events. Lucile crocheted afghans for each of her children and grandchildren. Lucile will be remembered as a caring and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Lucile is survived by her sons, Lee (Gail) LeMahieu of Oostburg and Larry (Barb) LeMahieu of Sheboygan; daughter, Barb (Randy) Gabrielse of Oostburg; eight grandchildren: Michael (Elizabeth) LeMahieu, Jeff (Carrie) LeMahieu, Jodi LeMahieu, Ryan (Tobi) LeMahieu, Jason (Elisa) LeMahieu, Brad (Jessica) Gabrielse, Robert Gabrielse, and Nathan Gabrielse; and eight great-grandchildren: Alice, Theo, Elsie, Max, and Cephelia LeMahieu, Bennett, Eleanor, and Isla Lucile Gabrielse. She is further survived by one brother-in-law, Don (Carol) VanDeKreeke of North Carolina; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; two brothers, Ronald (Erna, Margaret) Bimmel and Howard (Helen) Bimmel; one sister, Shirley VanDeKreeke; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Gordon) Tenpas, and Jeanne (Robert) Brandstetter.

A private family celebration of life will be held. She will be laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery beside Norman.

A public visitation will be held for Lucile on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg from 1:00 until 2:00 pm. Masks and social distancing are required.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Campus Life or Our Home Christian Ministries.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Cedar Grove Gardens for their loving care over the last three years.

For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com.

The Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-565-2771) is serving the LeMahieu family with arrangements.