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1933
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2019
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Douglas Lenicheck Obituary
Wauwatosa - Age 86 years. Passed away Monday, October 14, 2019
Born April 12,1933 in Milwaukee.
Survived by loving wife, Shirley (nee Chapman) Lenicheck. They were married September 14, 1957. Proud father of Scott (the late Dawn) Lenicheck and Suzanne (David) Kerwin. Loving grandfather of Marie Kerwin (Peter) Debbink, Catherine Kerwin, William Kerwin and great-grandfather of Lucas Debbink. Also survived by cousin, Tim (Emese) Lenicheck, sisters-in-law Faye Chapman, Waukesha, Nancy Chapman (Mel) Dey, Burlington and by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, Frank Lenicheck "Del" and mother, Dorothy (nee Hood) Lenicheck, wonderful daughter-in-law, Dawn (nee Riedel) Lenicheck, father-in-law, Frank Chapman, mother-in-law, Blanche Farnham Chapman, brothers-in-law, Wallace (the late Helen) Chapman, James (Kathleen) Chapman and Spencer (Barbara) Chapman.
A graduate of Milwaukee University School and Marquette University Business School, Doug was a third generation graduate of Marquette Law School, class of 1962. He was a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association over 50 years. Doug served his country for 2 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. In 1946 Doug joined the National Rifle Association and was a Patron Life Member. Doug was an avid traveler, Packer fan, Musky fisherman and Deer hunter. His adventures included hunting trips to Alaska, Canada and Africa. Doug fished for Tarpon and Billfish in the Florida Keys, Costa Rica, Hawaii and Baja Mexico. He enjoyed cruises and travel tours with his beloved wife, Shirley to whom he was married for 62 years.
Visitation Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9:30am until Time of Service at 11:00am at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 10121 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa with the Rev. Dr. James Rand officiating. Private interment immediately following the service at Little Prairie Cemetery in the Town of Troy, WI. Memorials to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Special thanks to the Congregational Home and Legacy Hospice for their compassion and care.
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Tim Lenicheck
October 20, 2019
I knew and liked my cousin Doug all my life. I haven't lived in Milwaukee since the late 1960s but saw and corresponded with Doug. He was always there for me. He knew what the word and concept of family meant. "Good guy", which is high praise from me, for sure. Rest in peace.
Pete Wollum
October 20, 2019
Sorry for the loss of grandpa father and husband.Only met with Doug twice but we talked on the phone and communicated by e-mail.Just got back from hunting elk in Idaho and sent message and pictures to Doug by e-mail.It was puzzling to me that he didn't respond so looked into it and found out he had passed.I will miss sending him hunting pictures from my farm to him in Eleva.Now in heaven he will be able to be with us on our hunting outings.
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Oct
26
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services10121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Oct
26
Service
11:00 a.m.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services10121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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