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Loretta Richlen Obituary

Richlen, Loretta Marie (Nee Bonneau) September 14, 2011, age 95 years. Loving wife of the late Herbert Richlen. Preceded in death by their infant son Peter, brothers William and Vincent Bonneau, and sister Ruth (the late Robert) Hodges. Beloved mother of Glenn (the late Rita) (Barbara), Carl (Jacki), Paul (Jeanne) and Rita (Daniel) Kohn. Survived by her loving grandchildren Amy (Ray) Beller, David (Jill), Joseph (Bridget), Bill (Margie), Beth (Todd) Stigler, Michael (Sheryl), Brian (Alayna), Paul Jr. (Jessica), Brad, Robert, and Nicholas Richlen, Peter, James and Jessica Kohn, her brother Louie (Delores) Bonneau. Further survived by brothers-in-law Ernie (late Edna) Banaszak and Harold (Virginia) Richlen, Mary-Ann (late Edward) Richlen and Pearl Gray; late sister-in-law, Bernica (the late Roland) Meck and late brothers-in-law, Levi and Blask Richland. Further survived by her great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11AM, at St. Rita's Church, South 60th and West Lincoln Avenue. Entombment St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Visitation at the church Saturday 9AM to time of mass. Former co-owner of and co-founder of Richlen Garage and remained a secretary there until recent years. Loretta was an avid seamstress, lover of the big band and lifelong fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. She loved spending time with all her family and friends. Our sincerest thanks to the wonderful staff of St. Luke's Knisely 11th LM. In lieu of flowers, donations to "Make-A-Wish Foundation".

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2011.

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September 22, 2011

Dear Carl & Jackie,

Please accept our belated condolences on the passing of your mother. We share your loss, as my mother passed away the next morning.
We remember your mom from her years of running the Richlen Garage. She was always so pleasant and engaging.
We admired what a dedicated Brewer Fan she was. Hopefully she'll be in their corner to help them win the division.
John & Laura Eichholz

Sue and John Saller

September 17, 2011

To the family of Mrs. Loretta Richlen

Maureen Lehman

September 16, 2011

Paul, Jeanne and Family: So sorry to her about your Mother/Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you at this time.

Lorna Loughran

September 16, 2011

Richlen family.
you have been so blessed to have Loretta
for so long, and I have been blessed to have the "Richlen's" in my life
thank you

Tom Lemmer

September 16, 2011

Paul,
Condolences and deepest of sympathy on the passing of your mother. God bless her and may she rest in peace.

September 15, 2011

I'm so very sorry to hear about Loretta. She really had a great life and a great and loving family. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know, as I do, that she is in Great Hands.

Marilyn Flach Park

Chester Ceille

September 15, 2011

Carl and Jacki,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We met your mother a number of times and she was a fine lady who will be greatly missed.
We were amazed at her sense of humor and wonderful personality.


Chester and Jill Ceille

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