Claire C. Egner

Claire C. Egner obituary

Claire C. Egner

Claire Egner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - New Berlin on Dec. 4, 2025.
Claire C. Egner entered into Eternal Life on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 90 years old.

Loving mother to sons, Christopher John Egner, New Berlin and Mark Nicholas Campanile of Cascade. Grandmother to grandson, Nikolas John Abendroth. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Cofta, brother-in-law, Ernest Cofta. Also loved by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Born in the Puglia region of Italy in the town of Mola Di Bari, she came to the United States at age 3 and became a very proud U.S. citizen. A strong, dedicated woman who worked hard until retiring at 80 years old, serving as the Executive Assistant to two presidents of Manpower International. A longtime and active member of EWI, (Executive Women's International Professional organization). Claire was very proud of her Italian heritage and shared her passion for Italian cooking and travel with many.

"Mom, You will always be loved, remembered and missed."

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM, with funeral service at 12:00 PM, at Krause Funeral Home, 12400 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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