Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 4/2,
1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 4/3,
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Sunday 4/2,
4:00 pm
(Nee Helinski) Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017, at the age of 84. Loving wife of Leo Brelle, for 62 years. Beloved mother of Deborah Taylor, Nancy (David) DeShong, David (Dorothy) Brelle, Mary (the late Jose) Ayala, and Barbara (Michael) Smith. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by other familyContinue Reading
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Melissa Smith
left a message on April 2, 2017:
Love you more then you will ever know. You were the best grandma anyone could ever wish for. It's not goodbye, but I'll see you later. Love your Melissa
Barb Smith
left a message on April 1, 2017:
My mom was my best friend I could tell her anything. She always put everyone first, even when she was sick she always worried about everyone else and wanted to make sure they always had everything they needed. I have too many great memories to pick just one. I will always love you mom and will carry you in my heart. I already miss you so much. Love you more then you ever knew.
Sharon Brelle Messmer
left a message on April 1, 2017:
My sister~~in Law was a good bowler~~~made good desserts~~ and always asked me if I got a new purse even if I had it for years~~~she will be missed
Mike Smith
left a message on March 31, 2017:
Having been married to Barb for 30+ years, I have too many memories to share, but there are a few that will always stand out to me.
Ethel and Leo have a summer place in northern Wisconsin. I was lucky enough to be able to bow hunt across the street. On the outside of their place was an old bell. This had never been rung, except for one evening. I was sitting in my tree and a huge buck started working his way down the trail towards me. For some reason, Ethel decided to ring the bell telling everybody dinner was ready. The buck turned and ran away. When I made my way back and asked her about it, Ethel had her sheepish grin and without hesitation said, "You would have missed it anyway."
This place was easily one of Ethel's favorite places. There were many mornings when we would sit by the fire having a cup of coffee, she always had a full pot brewing. Not many words were exchanged, we would just sit and enjoy the outdoors and the woods coming to life. Without fail, a hummingbird would land on a feeder, and Ethel would get excited..."there's my hummingbird".
The last couple of things to share are more of a personal nature. Whenever Barb and I would stop by to visit, Ethel never asked how we were, it was always "Where is my Melissa?, Is she playing volleyball again.. When is she going to be a nurse, that girls is so smart!!"
But the one thing she always said to me and will stay with me forever is..."Mike you are talking like a sausage!!" Not quite sure what that means, but everytime we have a cook out, I will always thing of my loving mother in law. God bless you "grandma" as you have blessed everybody you have touched in your long and happy life.
Barbara Whitelock
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I've known Ethel & the Brelle Family for 49 &1/2years as her eldest daughter &I have best friends since then. Ethel always was more loving and motherly to me than my own parents were. She and all the Brelles made me feel very welcome. My late husband only met Deborah's parents once,but thought very highly of them.All my memories of Ethel will forever be fond ones. Thank You Ethel & Family for being my friend. Love Barbara. In loving memory of Bob "Pappy"
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Erica Hart
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing! I was one of Ethel's caregivers for sometime and she will be greatly missed! She always knew how to make me laugh even when she wasn't feeling good! To her family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, and grandma! Ethel was loved by many and touched my life perminetly! Thank you for allowing me to care for you Mom!
Connie Gabelbauer
left a message on March 30, 2017:
We love you grandma! You will forever be in our hearts!
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Melissa Smith
left a message on April 2, 2017:
Love you more then you will ever know. You were the best grandma anyone could ever wish for. It's not goodbye, but I'll see you later. Love your Melissa
Barb Smith
left a message on April 1, 2017:
My mom was my best friend I could tell her anything. She always put everyone first, even when she was sick she always worried about everyone else and wanted to make sure they always had everything they needed. I have too many great memories to pick just one. I will always love you mom and will carry you in my heart. I already miss you so much. Love you more then you ever knew.
Sharon Brelle Messmer
left a message on April 1, 2017:
My sister~~in Law was a good bowler~~~made good desserts~~ and always asked me if I got a new purse even if I had it for years~~~she will be missed
Mike Smith
left a message on March 31, 2017:
Having been married to Barb for 30+ years, I have too many memories to share, but there are a few that will always stand out to me.
Ethel and Leo have a summer place in northern Wisconsin. I was lucky enough to be able to bow hunt across the street. On the outside of their place was an old bell. This had never been rung, except for one evening. I was sitting in my tree and a huge buck started working his way down the trail towards me. For some reason, Ethel decided to ring the bell telling everybody dinner was ready. The buck turned and ran away. When I made my way back and asked her about it, Ethel had her sheepish grin and without hesitation said, "You would have missed it anyway."
This place was easily one of Ethel's favorite places. There were many mornings when we would sit by the fire having a cup of coffee, she always had a full pot brewing. Not many words were exchanged, we would just sit and enjoy the outdoors and the woods coming to life. Without fail, a hummingbird would land on a feeder, and Ethel would get excited..."there's my hummingbird".
The last couple of things to share are more of a personal nature. Whenever Barb and I would stop by to visit, Ethel never asked how we were, it was always "Where is my Melissa?, Is she playing volleyball again.. When is she going to be a nurse, that girls is so smart!!"
But the one thing she always said to me and will stay with me forever is..."Mike you are talking like a sausage!!" Not quite sure what that means, but everytime we have a cook out, I will always thing of my loving mother in law. God bless you "grandma" as you have blessed everybody you have touched in your long and happy life.
Barbara Whitelock
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I've known Ethel & the Brelle Family for 49 &1/2years as her eldest daughter &I have best friends since then. Ethel always was more loving and motherly to me than my own parents were. She and all the Brelles made me feel very welcome. My late husband only met Deborah's parents once,but thought very highly of them.All my memories of Ethel will forever be fond ones. Thank You Ethel & Family for being my friend. Love Barbara. In loving memory of Bob "Pappy"
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Erica Hart
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing! I was one of Ethel's caregivers for sometime and she will be greatly missed! She always knew how to make me laugh even when she wasn't feeling good! To her family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, and grandma! Ethel was loved by many and touched my life perminetly! Thank you for allowing me to care for you Mom!
Connie Gabelbauer
left a message on March 30, 2017:
We love you grandma! You will forever be in our hearts!
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