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George Rechlitz Obituary

Was Born to Eternal Life Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the age of 81. Loving husband of the late Vivian (Grohall). Beloved father of Russel (Sue), Glenn (Georgia), Roseann (Jeff) Robakowski and Jane (Tom) Wessel. Dear grandfather of 14 grandchildren, Jodie (Arlo), Amy, Peter (Raquel), Samantha, Perry, Augusta, Daniel, Trisha, Brittany, Brandon, Kyle, Adam, Sarah and Rachel. Great-grandfather of Raymond and Lillyana. Dear brother of Margret Dobre, Frank, Maryann Michaels, Joanne Damato and James. Also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE CELEBRATED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10AM AT ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation IN CHURCH on Sunday from 4-8PM. Additional visitation IN CHURCH on Monday from 9AM until Mass.

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George retired from Square D in 1986 after 30 years of service. He was a proud veteran of WWII. He served in the U.S. Navy and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2005.

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Christine Lewicki

September 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family. I will keep your father in my prayers.

Dave & Patty Stolowski

September 16, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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