Beatrice (Bea) Bernadette Hucke

Beatrice (Bea) Bernadette Hucke, age 85, passed away peacefully March 13, 2024, in Wauwatosa. She was born on April 1, 1938, in Manhattan, New York to Norman and Margaret Kupferle. She attended Central High school in Paterson, New Jersey, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Farleigh Dickenson University in 1960.

Dedicating 28 years of service to science, she worked as a research technician in the Nephrology Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she researched various diseases of the kidney including cancer.

You could always find Bea with a book; she especially loved crime dramas and mystery novels. Bea passionately lived life to the fullest, from driving fast cars to traveling the world. An artist at heart, she loved singing, painting and music. From Rock & Roll, Classical, Jazz, and Broadway, Bea had an eclectic and vibrant taste for the arts.

Bea was devoted to her faith and spent much time reading, praying, and participating at her local church. Throughout her life, she connected with many people, and welcomed others with an open heart. It was in Bea’s nature to connect with others through her wit, wisdom, and honesty. Raising two children, Nancy and David, she was a compassionate, committed, and selfless mother who always put her children first. She always encouraged her children and grandchildren to go through life with purpose and an open heart. 

She is survived by her sister and best friend, Helen Kupferle. Further survived by her two children, David Hucke, and Nancy (Daniel) Bast, and her two grandchildren, Emma and Ethan Bast.

A memorial service will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The visitation begins at 10:00 AM, with a service at 11:00 AM.