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Leifa Butrick Obituary

Butrick, Leifa M. Age 73. Passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at VITAS Hospice in Wauwatosa. Loving mother of Robin Butrick, Brandon (Elizabeth Mendelsohn) Butrick, Elizabeth (Morgan Moore) Butrick and Julia (Jeff Schmideler) Gerlach. Grandmother of Julian Mendelsohn, Riis Mendelsohn and Claire Gerlach. A Memorial Service will be held (TODAY) Tuesday, June 19, at 7:00 PM, at FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, 1342 N. Astor Street, Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee or the Milwaukee Art Museum appreciated. Leifa was born in Buffalo, New York, to Erik and Marie (nee Kluczycki) Riis-Carstensen. She attended the Buffalo Seminary, SUNY Buffalo, and Wesleyan University. A creative spirit, she enjoyed a career in publishing and was active in her community as a choral singer, art museum docent, and thespian. She will be fondly remembered and missed by many.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 19, 2012.

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June 22, 2012

the last time I saw you was at the FUSM book table. we talked words and books. whenever I saw you we talked words and books. you always displayed such a quiet dignity and strength. you will be missed.

June 19, 2012

Dear Robin, just heard this a.m. About your mom's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my heart. Peace,
Nancy Keegan

June 19, 2012

Leifa was like a mother to my son, Colin. She took him in to be part of her family when I moved out of town for a job and he wanted to stay in Milwaukee to finish high school. I appreciated that so much. May you rest in peace, Leifa.

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