- Wahl, Elizabeth Eileen "Betty" In Loving Memory (Nee Roche ) Born February 24, 1920, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, surrounded by loving family and compassionate caregivers. Betty was 94 years old. She is preceded in death by Louis, her husband, and survived by her children Louis (Sandra) Wahl, Mary Anne (John) Olvera, Suzanne (Donald) Reading, and JoAnne (Jerry) McCarthy. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Michael, Julia, Louis, Carley, and Maura. Betty was born in Milwaukee, the youngest daughter in a family of eight. Her faith guided all her life choices and anchored her direction. Her family life was richly embedded in Irish heritage, with song and dance ever present. Betty's father and mother emigrated from Ireland, bringing with them and passing to their children the culture, humor, and lightheartedness of the Irish. Betty's love of numbers and mathematics created a pathway that developed into a rich professional life. She loved animals, and she loved singing, gardening, traveling, playing cards and being with family. Her legacies include the best fudge ever made, the most amazing chip dip, and her beautifully engaging and heartbreaking rendition of 'Harrigan' that will never be forgotten. Visitation will be held at the Feerick Funeral Home on Sunday, June 1, from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Monica Catholic Church in Whitefish Bay on Monday, June 2 at 11:00 AM. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association , Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, 620 S. 76th St., Suite 160, Milwaukee, WI 53214, are encouraged, in loving memory of Betty.
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1920 - 2014 (94 years)
