Bernice B. Lemanczyk

Lemanczyk, Bernice B. "Bea" (Nee Hoefer) Born to Eternal Life November 8, 2008 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerard (Gary-Jerry). Predeceased by her parents Walter (Lorraine) Hoefer and Esther Hoefer. Brothers Jerry and Bob and son-in-law Steve Rybacki. I leave behind my beautiful daughters Nancy (David Gonzalez) Rybacki and Sandra (Robert) Schoen who were always my life and pillars of strength. My wonderful grandchildren Todd, Scott (Stacy Richter) Rybacki, Marissa (James Ordinans), Kyle (Emily Scherkenbach) Schoen and adorable great grandchildren Brendon, Cora, Ian and Isaiah. You were all my pride and joy. My brothers and sister who I helped raise Jim (Nancy), Jeannie (John Conlan) and John (Gay) Hoefer. Two dear sisters-in-law Elaine and Geraldine, my special aunt Em, and many loving nieces and nephews. My fun loving cousins and all of my special friends. Bernice was a 54 year member and Past President of Franklin D. Roosevelt Unit 444 American Legion Auxilliary. A dedicated volunteer for over 20 years at the Zablocki V.A. Medical Center. Bernice also served as a Eucharist Minister for 23 years at St. Veronica Church. Special thanks to VITAS Hospice, especially Barb C., Chaplain Pam and the Crisis Team. Visitation at the Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel on Friday November 14th from 4-8 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday November 15th at St. Veronica Church 353 E. Norwich St. (Corner of Norwich and Whitnall) at 10:30 AM. Please meet directly at the church for Mass on Saturday. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated. "We love you, you're the wind beneath our wings."