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Lila J. Wenzel

1932 - 2025

Lila J. Wenzel obituary, 1932-2025, Brookfield, WI

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lila Wenzel Obituary

Brookfield, WI - Lila Joyce Wenzel was born on Sept. 17, 1932, in Watertown, WI to Bryan and Minnie Draginis. She passed on September 29, in Brookfield, WI.

Lila is survived by her loving husband, Donald Wenzel and three sons. Steve (Wendy) Wenzel of Adams, WI, Jeff (Karen) Wenzel of Littleton, CO and John (Cindy) Wenzel of Marinette, WI, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, sister-in-law Suzanne (Wenzel) Vogel and many nieces and nephews.

Lila graduated from Watertown High School. As a family, they were longtime members of the Watertown Outboarders Boat Club. For many years, they spent weekends boating the Rock River. She was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Lila Wenzel will be deeply missed by her husband, family and friends. Visitation will be held on October 12 at 12:30-2:45pm with a Funeral Service will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brookfield at 3:00pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in memory of Lila Wenzel to Tunnel to Towers, Immanuel Lutheran Foundation, or Immanuel Lutheran "Called To Be" building project.

Please see Krause Funeral Home website www.krausefuneral.com, 262-432-8300

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

Published by Watertown DailyTimes from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

12

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

13445 West Hampton Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

Oct

12

Service

3:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

13445 West Hampton Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

Funeral services provided by:

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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