Bernadine Lee Treichel
December 03, 1939 - July 19, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Bernadine “Bernie” Treichel, age 81, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Dec. 3, 1939, in Greenwood, Wis., the daughter of Albert Erwin and Agnes (Bizjak) Wehrmann.
Bernie grew up on the family farm, the first of five sisters. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1957, and finished nursing school in Milwaukee in 1960. She married James "Jim" Treichel on May 11, 1963, in Oconomowoc. Bernie worked as an RN and Nurse Practitioner for 32 years in the University's residency program. She was a founding member of the Dane County chapter of Habitat for Humanity and was a very active member of Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ. She was honored by Habitat for Humanity for her work by naming a street after her in one of their developments.
Bernie loved her family and taking vacations with them. She enjoyed traveling all over the United States but trips out west were her favorite. She also loved her visits to England and Germany. Bernie had an amazing green thumb and a passion for growing hostas. She enjoyed her membership in the American Hosta Society.
Bernadine is survived by her two sons, David Treichel and Barry (Lupa Luna) Treichel; and sisters, Betty Comstock, Judy (Russ) Haslow, Sherri Stebbins and Bonnie (Ray) Weyer. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Tom Comstock.
A memorial service will be held at ORCHARD RIDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1501 Gilbert St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at UW Hospital for the care and compassion that they have shown to Bernie and the entire family during this difficult time.
Memorials may be gifted in Bernie’s name to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County or Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Memorial Service
Sat Aug 28, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ • 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI
Luncheon After Service
Sat Aug 28, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ • 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Judy Haslow
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Judy Haslow
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Bernie was always a great host. She organized a family reunion several years ago bring together family from many states. Her breakfast rolls and German potato salad were just 2 of her specialties.
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Jeff and Rebekka Wisniewski
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What a dear angel Bernie was to our family for years: she saw us through good and bad times and made the path clear and worth taking. Jeff and I and our children will miss her very much; but I know she will be watching over us every day. We send love and condolences to Jim, her dear husband and to their children Barry and David . Thankyou for sharing her with us for so many years. We will be eternally grateful.
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Ryan Wisniewski
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When we look back we can all hopefully pick out a few people that really made a positive impact on our childhoods. For me, Bernie was one of those people. Besides my parents, I can actually think of no greater influence on my youth and who I became as an adult than Bernie. Her kind heart and fantastic laugh made her such a joy to be around while her charity and selflessness made her the model of what we can and should be for our families and the communities we live in.
Once in a while my wife will be cooking something that takes me right back to Bernie and Jim's house when I was a child. Every time we'd visit they were always the most gracious hosts. Bernie would have their home filled with all these amazing aromas from so many delicious dishes and it never hurt that there'd invariably be myriad snacks for us kids to dig through when we weren't down in the rec room playing pool.
I'll cherish those memories for the rest of my life and never forget the love and kindness that was Bernie.
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Signe Perrigoue
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Hi Dave and Barry, I don't know if you remember us - Joe and Signe Perrigoue, we lived in the little house (751 Janesville) for over 10 years. Our condolences to you! Your mom was an absolutely marvelous person and I still love her dearly. Always a smile and hello from her as she worked her beloved hastas. She and your dad were a real inspiration for us as we began our marriage. Our sympathies go out to you! Sincerely, Joe and Signe Perrigoue