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Bernadene M. "Birdie" Maeder

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Bernadene Maeder Obituary

Maeder, Bernadene M. "Birdie" (Nee McGaver) Passed away peacefully Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband Ernest R. "Bucky" Maeder and her daughter Joanne Maeder. Loving mom of Dennis (Beth) Maeder and Jan (the late David) Hills. Cherished grandma of Gary (Melisa) Hills, Lisa (Jeff) Lichty and Jennifer (Al) Wagner. Proud great-grandma of Miriam, Garrett, Gideon, and Mollie Hills; Taylor, Samantha and Dylan Lichty; and Ashlee Wagner. Also loved by other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Friday, December 28, 4-7PM. Funeral Service 7PM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Special thanks to the caregivers at Cecelia Place for their compassion and care. Birdie will always be remembered and cherished for her simplicity, integrity and grace.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 26, 2012.

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Marvin Lauwasser

December 26, 2012

I was a childhood friend of Dennis when the Maeder family owned, and lived above, the ABC Beer Depot at 28th and Fond du Lac. I was often in their home and remember them well.

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