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Bernadette Lechmaier Obituary

Lechmaier, Bernadette (Nee Hepp) (formerly Wilson) On July 25, 2009 Bernadette passed away after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Oliver Lechmaier and John Wilson. She is survived by her three daughters Jane (Robert) Rufener, Ann Rice, and Susan (Andrew) Hazel, who will deeply miss their beloved Mother. She is further survived by her sister Geraldine Conway; her grandchildren Paul, Tom, and Christine Rufener, John and Kathryn Rice, Peter, Laura and Alison Hasslinger, who will forever cherish their memories of "G". Also survived by her former son-in-law Peter Rice. The funeral will be held Saturday, August 1, 2:30 PM, at Alexian Village, 9301 N. 76 St. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee, 201 S. Hawley Court, Milwaukee 53214.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 30, 2009.

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