Marie Zarwell Uihlein

Uihlein, Marie Zarwell Passed away peacefully on Sunday September 3, 2006, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Erwin C. "Ike" Uihlein, former President and Chairman of the Board of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. Preceded in death by her son, Erwin C. "Ikey" Uihlein, Jr. and her two sisters, Juanita Ludwig and Audrey Collipp. Loving mother of two daughters, Paula Schleicher of Norwich, Vermont and Elena Crim of Prescott, Arizona. Further survived by 5 grandchildren, Christina, Gretchen, Laura, Kurt and Hollie. Marie was a philanthropist, dedicated volunteer and a patron of the Arts. Marie Uihlein was past chairman of the board of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, secretary of the Medical Center Council of Southeastern Wisconsin, board member, the American Cancer Society, Milwaukee division, Trustee, Ripon College, Trustee, Alverno College, corporation member, Columbia Hospital, past president, Antiquarian Society, board member, Performing Arts Center, past president, Collectors' Corner, Milwaukee Art Museum and past president, Green Tree Garden Club. A dedicated person, Marie Uihlein was also past president of Lakeside Children's Center, former secretary and board member of United Community Services, former chairman for United Fund, past vice-chairman for Mental Health Planning Committee, former board member of the Children's Day Care Center, former trustee of Milwaukee Downer Seminary and University School and former trustee, Medical College of Wisconsin. In 1969, Mrs. Uihlein was the recipient of the William C. Frye Community Service Award. She has also been honored with the prestigious Pro Urbe Award from Mount Mary College for dedication and meritorious contributions to the field of education. Memorial Service Friday September 8 at 1:00 PM at ST. CHRISTOPHER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 7845 North River Road, River Hills. Private Interment Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Hospital of Milwaukee Foundation or The Florentine Opera Company appreciated. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Services Mequon 262-241-8085