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Ethel J. Memmel

February 4, 1939 - May 18, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Wednesday 5/27, 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Wednesday 5/27, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Milwaukee
7301 W Nash Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
(414) 438-4420 |
Wednesday 5/27

Procession to Cemetery to follow.

Memorial

In leiu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Plymouth Lions Club.

Ethel Memmel (nee Gigl) passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2026, at West Allis Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 after a short illness.

Ethel was born on February 4th, 1939, to Paul Jr. and Meta (Wahls) Gigl of Milwaukee. Siblings were Paul (Patricia) Gigl, Marie (Bruno), Diane (Gigl), and Delores (Art) Francke.

She was born and raised in Milwaukee, finishing at Riverside High School in Milwaukee. Working in manufacturing and food services, she retired early in life.

Ethel met Daniel Memmel, married, and moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa. They had two sons, Dan and Steve. She moved to Milwaukee with her sons.

Ethel was a very strong-minded person who attempted to live on her own with Retinitis Pigmentosa. She lived more than 50 years being totally blind. She cared more about her sons than life itself, making sure that they had everything in life they needed, especially on Christmas day.

Ethel’s home was always known as the local coffee shop.  Friends, family, neighbors would arrive throughout the day for the daily socializing.

Ethel enjoyed fishing, puzzles, and playing cards. But most being around family and friends.

Ethel leaves behind sons Dan (Laura), and Steve Sr. Grand children Jennifer (Brad), Sanders, Larry Sanders, Joe Sanders, Steve Jr., Stephanie, Samantha, and Andrew. Great grandchildren Shawn, Hailie, Skylah, Iggnatius, and Diamond.

And many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, in Milwaukee, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time of Service at 1:00 PM. Procession to Holy Cross Cemetery to follow.

In leiu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Plymouth Lions Club.

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
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Wednesday 5/27, 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Wednesday 5/27, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Milwaukee
7301 W Nash Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
(414) 438-4420 | Map
Wednesday 5/27

Procession to Cemetery to follow.

Memorial

In leiu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Plymouth Lions Club.

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Ethel Memmel (nee Gigl) passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2026, at West Allis Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 after a short illness. Ethel was born on February 4th, 1939, to Paul Jr. and Meta (Wahls) Gigl of Milwaukee. Siblings were Paul (Patricia) Gigl, Marie (Bruno), Diane (Gigl), and Delores (Art) Francke. SheContinue Reading

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Tammey left a message on May 27, 2026:
We loved her she was an amazing women . Sends hugs and prayers
Ramona left a message on May 27, 2026:
In memory of Ethel J. Memmel, Ramona lit a candle
Don toboll left a message on May 25, 2026:
In memory of Ethel J. Memmel, Don toboll lit a candle
Debra Sherman left a message on May 21, 2026:
So proud to call you my Aunt, my friend . I will always remember your laugh. Always looked at the bright side of everything. Offering from the heart advice. I will miss you! Never forgotten ❤️
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Donna Lueck left a message on May 21, 2026:
So sorry for your loss Dan and Steve. You are in my prayers.
Linda O’Donahue left a message on May 20, 2026:
So sorry for your loss. Gone but not forgotten. Linda O’Donahue
Anonymous left a message on May 20, 2026:
To my Aunt Ethel, you were more than just an aunt, you were a great friend to all of us. Will see you on the other side. GOD BLESS
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