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Ignatius “Iggy” J. Cerniglia

August 11, 1925 - June 7, 2018
Visitation
The Elks Lodge
5555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
Saturday 6/16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
The Elks Lodge
5555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
Saturday 6/16, 11:00 am
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

Died peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Age 92. Beloved husband of Claudia (nee Behmke), for 60 years. Proud father of Katy (the late Mike) Bechtel, Tony Cerniglia, and Madeline (Randy) Stechner. Grandfather of Michael (Jamie) Bechtel, Jennifer (Andy) Sherbinow, Sherri (Ryan) McElroy, Randi (Hristo) Todorov, and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother of Madeline (the late Ralph) Galikowski. Also loved by other relatives and friends.

Gathering at the Elks Lodge #46, 5555 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Memorial service at 11:00 AM.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

 

Iggy was a lifetime member of Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all.

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Visitation
The Elks Lodge
5555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
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Saturday 6/16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
The Elks Lodge
5555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
Map
Saturday 6/16, 11:00 am
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

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Died peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Age 92. Beloved husband of Claudia (nee Behmke), for 60 years. Proud father of Katy (the late Mike) Bechtel, Tony Cerniglia, and Madeline (Randy) Stechner. Grandfather of Michael (Jamie) Bechtel, Jennifer (Andy) Sherbinow, Sherri (Ryan) McElroy, Randi (Hristo) Todorov, and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother of Madeline (the late Ralph)Continue Reading

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Amber & Todd Taylor left a message on June 15, 2018:
Aunt Claudia and family, Todd and I are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Gift was a very special man who showed us all that life is fun and worth living. We will miss him. We are unable to attend as we will be out of town. Our thoughts will be with. All our love.
Steve & Barb left a message on June 11, 2018:
We are sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Kay Hurkmans left a message on June 10, 2018:
Claudia- So sorry for your loss. Iggy was one of a kind, he will be missed.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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