William C. "Bill" Lehr

William C. "Bill" Lehr obituary, Brookfield, WI

William C. "Bill" Lehr

William Lehr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield on Jan. 19, 2026.
William C. Lehr "Bill" passed into Eternal Life on January 16, 2026, at age 82.

Beloved husband of the late Dodie J. (née Neibrandt) for 43 years. Beloved father of Tanya J. Lehr and Ryan W. Lehr. Proud grandfather Isabella Rose, Colton William, and Macy Rayne. Cherished uncle of Dawn Mau and Danny Staben. Also loved by other relatives and friends.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park to follow.

Memorials appreciated to Wounded Warriors.

He will be terribly missed by his children, grandchildren, relatives and many friends.

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Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

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